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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.26, 94.28 and 48.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.26, 94.28 and 48.82 is: 67.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.26 : 94.28 = 48.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.26/94.28 = 48.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.26x = 94.28 × 48.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.26x = 4,602.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,602.75/68.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.43

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