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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.59, 94.66 and 45.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.59, 94.66 and 45.31 is: 62.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.59 : 94.66 = 45.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.59/94.66 = 45.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.59x = 94.66 × 45.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.59x = 4,289.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289.04/68.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.54

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