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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.44, 94.38 and 45.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.44, 94.38 and 45.12 is: 62.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.44 : 94.38 = 45.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.44/94.38 = 45.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.44x = 94.38 × 45.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.44x = 4,258.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258.43/68.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.22

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