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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.28, 102.36 and 25.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.28, 102.36 and 25.50 is: 38.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.28 : 102.36 = 25.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.28/102.36 = 25.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.28x = 102.36 × 25.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.28x = 2,610.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610.18/68.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.23

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