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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.48, 94.54 and 47.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.48, 94.54 and 47.82 is: 66.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.48 : 94.54 = 47.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.48/94.54 = 47.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.48x = 94.54 × 47.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.48x = 4,520.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520.90/68.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.02

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