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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.34, 102.44 and 45.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.34, 102.44 and 45.46 is: 68.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.34 : 102.44 = 45.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.34/102.44 = 45.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.34x = 102.44 × 45.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.34x = 4,656.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656.92/68.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.15

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