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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.27, 102.22 and 47.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.27, 102.22 and 47.93 is: 71.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.27 : 102.22 = 47.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.27/102.22 = 47.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.27x = 102.22 × 47.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.27x = 4,898.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,898.77/68.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.76

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