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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.59, 94.60 and 47.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.59, 94.60 and 47.90 is: 66.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.59 : 94.60 = 47.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.59/94.60 = 47.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.59x = 94.60 × 47.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.59x = 4,531.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531.10/68.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.06

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