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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.07, 93.96 and 47.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.07, 93.96 and 47.28 is: 65.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.07 : 93.96 = 47.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.07/93.96 = 47.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.07x = 93.96 × 47.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.07x = 4,442.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442.78/68.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.26

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