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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68, 93.90 and 50.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68, 93.90 and 50.84 is: 70.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68 : 93.90 = 50.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68/93.90 = 50.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68x = 93.90 × 50.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68x = 4,773.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773.88/68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.20

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