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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.76, 103.04 and 32.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.76, 103.04 and 32.64 is: 48.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.76 : 103.04 = 32.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.76/103.04 = 32.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.76x = 103.04 × 32.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.76x = 3,363.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363.23/68.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.91

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