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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.11, 93.98 and 47.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.11, 93.98 and 47.41 is: 65.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.11 : 93.98 = 47.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.11/93.98 = 47.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.11x = 93.98 × 47.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.11x = 4,455.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,455.48/68.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.42

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