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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.22, 102.15 and 45.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.22, 102.15 and 45.03 is: 67.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.22 : 102.15 = 45.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.22/102.15 = 45.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.22x = 102.15 × 45.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.22x = 4,599.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599.30/68.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.42

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