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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.41, 94.37 and 43.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.41, 94.37 and 43.82 is: 60.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.41 : 94.37 = 43.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.41/94.37 = 43.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.41x = 94.37 × 43.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.41x = 4,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134.96/68.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.45

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