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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.26, 94.22 and 47.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.26, 94.22 and 47.60 is: 65.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.26 : 94.22 = 47.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.26/94.22 = 47.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.26x = 94.22 × 47.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.26x = 4,484.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484.87/68.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.70

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