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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.90, 103.24 and 44.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.90, 103.24 and 44.55 is: 66.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.90 : 103.24 = 44.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.90/103.24 = 44.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.90x = 103.24 × 44.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.90x = 4,599.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599.34/68.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.75

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