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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.28, 94.18 and 49.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.28, 94.18 and 49.84 is: 68.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.28 : 94.18 = 49.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.28/94.18 = 49.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.28x = 94.18 × 49.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.28x = 4,693.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,693.93/68.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.75

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