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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.28, 94.14 and 48.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.28, 94.14 and 48.84 is: 67.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.28 : 94.14 = 48.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.28/94.14 = 48.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.28x = 94.14 × 48.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.28x = 4,597.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597.80/68.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.34

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