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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.20, 102.18 and 45.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.20, 102.18 and 45.32 is: 67.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.20 : 102.18 = 45.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.20/102.18 = 45.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.20x = 102.18 × 45.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.20x = 4,630.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,630.80/68.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.90

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