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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.56, 102.72 and 40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.56, 102.72 and 40 is: 59.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.56 : 102.72 = 40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.56/102.72 = 40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.56x = 102.72 × 40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.56x = 4,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108.80/68.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.93

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