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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.40, 102.56 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.40, 102.56 and 45.56 is: 68.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.40 : 102.56 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.40/102.56 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.40x = 102.56 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.40x = 4,672.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672.63/68.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.31

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