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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.59, 94.62 and 45.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.59, 94.62 and 45.25 is: 62.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.59 : 94.62 = 45.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.59/94.62 = 45.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.59x = 94.62 × 45.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.59x = 4,281.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281.56/68.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.42

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