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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.20, 102.25 and 44.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.20, 102.25 and 44.17 is: 66.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.20 : 102.25 = 44.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.20/102.25 = 44.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.20x = 102.25 × 44.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.20x = 4,516.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516.38/68.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.22

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