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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.21, 94.16 and 44.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.21, 94.16 and 44.93 is: 62.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.21 : 94.16 = 44.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.21/94.16 = 44.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.21x = 94.16 × 44.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.21x = 4,229.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,229.91/68.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.02

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