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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.99, 93.80 and 49.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.99, 93.80 and 49.70 is: 68.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.99 : 93.80 = 49.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.99/93.80 = 49.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.99x = 93.80 × 49.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.99x = 4,661.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,661.86/67.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.57

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