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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.83, 94.94 and 44.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.83, 94.94 and 44.22 is: 60.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.83 : 94.94 = 44.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.83/94.94 = 44.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.83x = 94.94 × 44.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.83x = 4,198.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198.03/68.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.99

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