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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.49, 94.44 and 45.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.49, 94.44 and 45.19 is: 62.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.49 : 94.44 = 45.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.49/94.44 = 45.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.49x = 94.44 × 45.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.49x = 4,267.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267.74/68.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.31

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