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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.65, 94.69 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.65, 94.69 and 44.04 is: 60.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.65 : 94.69 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.65/94.69 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.65x = 94.69 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.65x = 4,170.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170.15/68.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.75

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