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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.11, 93.86 and 48.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.11, 93.86 and 48.67 is: 67.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.11 : 93.86 = 48.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.11/93.86 = 48.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.11x = 93.86 × 48.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.11x = 4,567.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567.81/68.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.07

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