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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.76, 94.93 and 44.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.76, 94.93 and 44.24 is: 61.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.76 : 94.93 = 44.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.76/94.93 = 44.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.76x = 94.93 × 44.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.76x = 4,199.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199.12/68.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.07

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