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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.93, 95.12 and 44.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.93, 95.12 and 44.37 is: 61.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.93 : 95.12 = 44.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.93/95.12 = 44.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.93x = 95.12 × 44.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.93x = 4,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220.25/68.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.23

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