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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.13, 93.89 and 48.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.13, 93.89 and 48.69 is: 67.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.13 : 93.89 = 48.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.13/93.89 = 48.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.13x = 93.89 × 48.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.13x = 4,571.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571.26/68.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.10

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