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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.00, 93.80 and 49.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.00, 93.80 and 49.70 is: 68.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.00 : 93.80 = 49.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.00/93.80 = 49.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.00x = 93.80 × 49.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.00x = 4,661.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,661.14/68.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.55

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