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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.81, 94.85 and 44.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.81, 94.85 and 44.24 is: 60.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.81 : 94.85 = 44.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.81/94.85 = 44.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.81x = 94.85 × 44.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.81x = 4,196.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196.16/68.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.98

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