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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.66, 102.89 and 45.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.66, 102.89 and 45.76 is: 68.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.66 : 102.89 = 45.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.66/102.89 = 45.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.66x = 102.89 × 45.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.66x = 4,708.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,708.10/68.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.57

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