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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.81, 94.91 and 45.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.81, 94.91 and 45.48 is: 62.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.81 : 94.91 = 45.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.81/94.91 = 45.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.81x = 94.91 × 45.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.81x = 4,316.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316.28/68.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.73

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