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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.93, 103.40 and 44.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.93, 103.40 and 44.81 is: 67.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.93 : 103.40 = 44.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.93/103.40 = 44.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.93x = 103.40 × 44.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.93x = 4,633.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633.35/68.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.22

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