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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.61, 102.84 and 48.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.61, 102.84 and 48.31 is: 72.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.61 : 102.84 = 48.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.61/102.84 = 48.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.61x = 102.84 × 48.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.61x = 4,968.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,968.20/68.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.41

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