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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.90, 94.98 and 44.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.90, 94.98 and 44.30 is: 61.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.90 : 94.98 = 44.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.90/94.98 = 44.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.90x = 94.98 × 44.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.90x = 4,207.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,207.14/68.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.07

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