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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.54, 94.52 and 44.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.54, 94.52 and 44.90 is: 61.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.54 : 94.52 = 44.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.54/94.52 = 44.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.54x = 94.52 × 44.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.54x = 4,243.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243.95/68.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.92

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