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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.11, 94.02 and 49.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.11, 94.02 and 49.74 is: 68.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.11 : 94.02 = 49.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.11/94.02 = 49.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.11x = 94.02 × 49.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.11x = 4,676.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676.55/68.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.66

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