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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.59, 94.64 and 48.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.59, 94.64 and 48.95 is: 67.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.59 : 94.64 = 48.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.59/94.64 = 48.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.59x = 94.64 × 48.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.59x = 4,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632.38/68.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.54

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