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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.88, 103.08 and 44.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.88, 103.08 and 44.76 is: 66.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.88 : 103.08 = 44.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.88/103.08 = 44.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.88x = 103.08 × 44.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.88x = 4,613.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,613.86/68.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.98

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