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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.57, 102.71 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.57, 102.71 and 45.74 is: 68.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.57 : 102.71 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.57/102.71 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.57x = 102.71 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.57x = 4,697.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697.21/68.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.51

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