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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.62, 94.71 and 48.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.62, 94.71 and 48.98 is: 67.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.62 : 94.71 = 48.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.62/94.71 = 48.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.62x = 94.71 × 48.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.62x = 4,638.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638.18/68.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.59

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