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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.19, 94.10 and 48.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.19, 94.10 and 48.82 is: 67.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.19 : 94.10 = 48.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.19/94.10 = 48.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.19x = 94.10 × 48.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.19x = 4,593.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593.49/68.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.36

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