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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.20, 94.22 and 47.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.20, 94.22 and 47.52 is: 65.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.20 : 94.22 = 47.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.20/94.22 = 47.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.20x = 94.22 × 47.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.20x = 4,477.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,477.33/68.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.65

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