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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.70, 93.37 and 49.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.70, 93.37 and 49.40 is: 68.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.70 : 93.37 = 49.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.70/93.37 = 49.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.70x = 93.37 × 49.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.70x = 4,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612.48/67.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.13

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