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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.85, 94.94 and 45.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.85, 94.94 and 45.53 is: 62.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.85 : 94.94 = 45.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.85/94.94 = 45.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.85x = 94.94 × 45.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.85x = 4,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321.92/68.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.77

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