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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.13, 93.93 and 47.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.13, 93.93 and 47.43 is: 65.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.13 : 93.93 = 47.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.13/93.93 = 47.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.13x = 93.93 × 47.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.13x = 4,455.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,455.10/68.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.39

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