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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.88, 95 and 44.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.88, 95 and 44.31 is: 61.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.88 : 95 = 44.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.88/95 = 44.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.88x = 95 × 44.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.88x = 4,208.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,208.98/68.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.11

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