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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.17, 102.21 and 36.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.17, 102.21 and 36.13 is: 54.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.17 : 102.21 = 36.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.17/102.21 = 36.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.17x = 102.21 × 36.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.17x = 3,692.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,692.85/68.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.17

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