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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.76, 103.06 and 44.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.76, 103.06 and 44.31 is: 66.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.76 : 103.06 = 44.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.76/103.06 = 44.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.76x = 103.06 × 44.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.76x = 4,566.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,566.59/68.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.41

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