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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.16, 94.03 and 50.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.16, 94.03 and 50.68 is: 69.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.16 : 94.03 = 50.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.16/94.03 = 50.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.16x = 94.03 × 50.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.16x = 4,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,765.44/68.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.92

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