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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.59, 103.02 and 44.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.59, 103.02 and 44.56 is: 66.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.59 : 103.02 = 44.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.59/103.02 = 44.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.59x = 103.02 × 44.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.59x = 4,590.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590.57/68.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.93

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