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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.30, 94.34 and 50.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.30, 94.34 and 50.89 is: 70.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.30 : 94.34 = 50.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.30/94.34 = 50.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.30x = 94.34 × 50.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.30x = 4,800.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,800.47/68.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.28

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