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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.63, 94.79 and 44.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.63, 94.79 and 44.15 is: 60.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.63 : 94.79 = 44.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.63/94.79 = 44.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.63x = 94.79 × 44.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.63x = 4,184.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184.61/68.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.98

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