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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.63, 102.96 and 38.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.63, 102.96 and 38.18 is: 57.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.63 : 102.96 = 38.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.63/102.96 = 38.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.63x = 102.96 × 38.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.63x = 3,930.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930.50/68.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.28

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