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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68, 93.76 and 49.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68, 93.76 and 49.05 is: 67.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68 : 93.76 = 49.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68/93.76 = 49.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68x = 93.76 × 49.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68x = 4,598.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598.68/68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.63

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