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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.28, 94.26 and 47.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.28, 94.26 and 47.58 is: 65.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.28 : 94.26 = 47.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.28/94.26 = 47.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.28x = 94.26 × 47.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.28x = 4,484.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484.89/68.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.68

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