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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.31, 94.26 and 49.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.31, 94.26 and 49.88 is: 68.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.31 : 94.26 = 49.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.31/94.26 = 49.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.31x = 94.26 × 49.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.31x = 4,702.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702.11/68.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.83

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