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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.16, 94.01 and 47.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.16, 94.01 and 47.44 is: 65.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.16 : 94.01 = 47.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.16/94.01 = 47.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.16x = 94.01 × 47.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.16x = 4,459.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,459.65/68.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.43

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