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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.46, 94.48 and 43.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.46, 94.48 and 43.97 is: 60.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.46 : 94.48 = 43.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.46/94.48 = 43.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.46x = 94.48 × 43.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.46x = 4,154.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154.29/68.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.68

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