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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68, 93.78 and 50.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68, 93.78 and 50.58 is: 69.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68 : 93.78 = 50.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68/93.78 = 50.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68x = 93.78 × 50.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68x = 4,743.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,743.39/68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.76

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