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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.90, 95.03 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.90, 95.03 and 44 is: 60.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.90 : 95.03 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.90/95.03 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.90x = 95.03 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.90x = 4,181.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181.32/68.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.69

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