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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.34, 102.40 and 33.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.34, 102.40 and 33.60 is: 50.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.34 : 102.40 = 33.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.34/102.40 = 33.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.34x = 102.40 × 33.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.34x = 3,440.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440.17/68.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.34

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