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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.62, 102.83 and 45.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.62, 102.83 and 45.71 is: 68.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.62 : 102.83 = 45.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.62/102.83 = 45.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.62x = 102.83 × 45.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.62x = 4,700.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700.50/68.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.50

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