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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.44, 94.43 and 48.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.44, 94.43 and 48.77 is: 67.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.44 : 94.43 = 48.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.44/94.43 = 48.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.44x = 94.43 × 48.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.44x = 4,605.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605.68/68.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.29

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