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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.61, 94.63 and 44.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.61, 94.63 and 44.03 is: 60.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.61 : 94.63 = 44.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.61/94.63 = 44.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.61x = 94.63 × 44.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.61x = 4,166.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166.56/68.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.73

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