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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.92, 94.98 and 44.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.92, 94.98 and 44.32 is: 61.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.92 : 94.98 = 44.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.92/94.98 = 44.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.92x = 94.98 × 44.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.92x = 4,209.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209.51/68.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.08

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