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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.49, 94.52 and 43.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.49, 94.52 and 43.95 is: 60.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.49 : 94.52 = 43.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.49/94.52 = 43.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.49x = 94.52 × 43.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.49x = 4,154.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154.15/68.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.65

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