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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.03, 92.46 and 49.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.03, 92.46 and 49.59 is: 68.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.03 : 92.46 = 49.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.03/92.46 = 49.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.03x = 92.46 × 49.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.03x = 4,585.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585.09/67.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.40

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