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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.70, 93.42 and 49.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.70, 93.42 and 49.31 is: 68.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.70 : 93.42 = 49.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.70/93.42 = 49.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.70x = 93.42 × 49.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.70x = 4,606.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606.07/67.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.04

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