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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.36, 102.40 and 44.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.36, 102.40 and 44.24 is: 66.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.36 : 102.40 = 44.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.36/102.40 = 44.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.36x = 102.40 × 44.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.36x = 4,530.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,530.18/68.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.27

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