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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.76, 103.24 and 43.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.76, 103.24 and 43.11 is: 64.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.76 : 103.24 = 43.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.76/103.24 = 43.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.76x = 103.24 × 43.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.76x = 4,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450.68/68.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.73

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