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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.40, 102.55 and 45.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.40, 102.55 and 45.50 is: 68.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.40 : 102.55 = 45.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.40/102.55 = 45.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.40x = 102.55 × 45.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.40x = 4,665.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665.80/68.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.22

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