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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.17, 94.05 and 44.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.17, 94.05 and 44.87 is: 61.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.17 : 94.05 = 44.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.17/94.05 = 44.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.17x = 94.05 × 44.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.17x = 4,220.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220.37/68.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.91

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