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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.08, 93.96 and 47.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.08, 93.96 and 47.32 is: 65.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.08 : 93.96 = 47.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.08/93.96 = 47.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.08x = 93.96 × 47.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.08x = 4,446.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,446.19/68.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.31

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