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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.30, 102.45 and 64.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.30, 102.45 and 64.47 is: 96.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.30 : 102.45 = 64.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.30/102.45 = 64.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.30x = 102.45 × 64.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.30x = 6,604.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,604.95/68.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.71

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