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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.95, 93.63 and 49.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.95, 93.63 and 49.47 is: 68.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.95 : 93.63 = 49.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.95/93.63 = 49.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.95x = 93.63 × 49.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.95x = 4,631.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631.88/67.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.17

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