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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.14, 92.74 and 49.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.14, 92.74 and 49.68 is: 68.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.14 : 92.74 = 49.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.14/92.74 = 49.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.14x = 92.74 × 49.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.14x = 4,607.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,607.32/67.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.62

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