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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.66, 94.79 and 45.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.66, 94.79 and 45.41 is: 62.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.66 : 94.79 = 45.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.66/94.79 = 45.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.66x = 94.79 × 45.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.66x = 4,304.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304.05/68.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.69

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