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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.59, 94.71 and 44.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.59, 94.71 and 44.08 is: 60.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.59 : 94.71 = 44.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.59/94.71 = 44.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.59x = 94.71 × 44.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.59x = 4,174.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174.75/68.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.86

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