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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.59, 94.63 and 50.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.59, 94.63 and 50.13 is: 69.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.59 : 94.63 = 50.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.59/94.63 = 50.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.59x = 94.63 × 50.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.59x = 4,743.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,743.80/68.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.16

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