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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.62, 94.73 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.62, 94.73 and 45 is: 62.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.62 : 94.73 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.62/94.73 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.62x = 94.73 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.62x = 4,262.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,262.85/68.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.12

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