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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.82, 103.22 and 44.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.82, 103.22 and 44.79 is: 67.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.82 : 103.22 = 44.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.82/103.22 = 44.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.82x = 103.22 × 44.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.82x = 4,622.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,622.78/68.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.18

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