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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.43, 94.40 and 45.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.43, 94.40 and 45.12 is: 62.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.43 : 94.40 = 45.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.43/94.40 = 45.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.43x = 94.40 × 45.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.43x = 4,259.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259.33/68.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.24

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