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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.80, 93.54 and 49.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.80, 93.54 and 49.42 is: 68.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.80 : 93.54 = 49.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.80/93.54 = 49.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.80x = 93.54 × 49.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.80x = 4,622.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,622.75/67.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.18

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