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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.08, 94 and 50.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.08, 94 and 50.58 is: 69.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.08 : 94 = 50.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.08/94 = 50.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.08x = 94 × 50.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.08x = 4,754.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754.52/68.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.84

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