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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.39, 92.95 and 49.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.39, 92.95 and 49.94 is: 68.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.39 : 92.95 = 49.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.39/92.95 = 49.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.39x = 92.95 × 49.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.39x = 4,641.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641.92/67.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.88

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