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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.27, 94.25 and 48.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.27, 94.25 and 48.65 is: 67.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.27 : 94.25 = 48.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.27/94.25 = 48.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.27x = 94.25 × 48.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.27x = 4,585.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585.62/68.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.17

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