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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.25, 94.11 and 49.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.25, 94.11 and 49.89 is: 68.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.25 : 94.11 = 49.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.25/94.11 = 49.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.25x = 94.11 × 49.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.25x = 4,695.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695.15/68.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.79

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