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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.28, 94.26 and 49.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.28, 94.26 and 49.91 is: 68.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.28 : 94.26 = 49.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.28/94.26 = 49.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.28x = 94.26 × 49.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.28x = 4,704.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,704.05/68.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.89

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