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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.52, 94.49 and 45.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.52, 94.49 and 45.20 is: 62.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.52 : 94.49 = 45.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.52/94.49 = 45.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.52x = 94.49 × 45.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.52x = 4,270.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270.42/68.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.33

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