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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.52, 102.84 and 45.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.52, 102.84 and 45.72 is: 68.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.52 : 102.84 = 45.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.52/102.84 = 45.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.52x = 102.84 × 45.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.52x = 4,701.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701.84/68.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.62

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