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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.11, 94.02 and 49.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.11, 94.02 and 49.82 is: 68.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.11 : 94.02 = 49.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.11/94.02 = 49.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.11x = 94.02 × 49.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.11x = 4,684.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684.50/68.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.78

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