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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.31, 102.43 and 44.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.31, 102.43 and 44.23 is: 66.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.31 : 102.43 = 44.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.31/102.43 = 44.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.31x = 102.43 × 44.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.31x = 4,530.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,530.48/68.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.32

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