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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.61, 94.63 and 44.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.61, 94.63 and 44.02 is: 60.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.61 : 94.63 = 44.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.61/94.63 = 44.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.61x = 94.63 × 44.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.61x = 4,165.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165.62/68.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.72

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