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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.44, 92.99 and 49.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.44, 92.99 and 49.98 is: 68.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.44 : 92.99 = 49.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.44/92.99 = 49.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.44x = 92.99 × 49.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.44x = 4,647.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,647.39/67.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.91

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