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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.59, 102.78 and 38.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.59, 102.78 and 38.11 is: 57.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.59 : 102.78 = 38.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.59/102.78 = 38.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.59x = 102.78 × 38.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.59x = 3,916.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,916.95/68.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.11

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