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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.16, 93.95 and 47.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.16, 93.95 and 47.48 is: 65.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.16 : 93.95 = 47.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.16/93.95 = 47.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.16x = 93.95 × 47.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.16x = 4,460.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,460.04/68.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.43

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