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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.55, 94.65 and 45.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.55, 94.65 and 45.24 is: 62.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.55 : 94.65 = 45.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.55/94.65 = 45.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.55x = 94.65 × 45.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.55x = 4,281.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281.97/68.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.46

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