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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.67, 94.73 and 50.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.67, 94.73 and 50.22 is: 69.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.67 : 94.73 = 50.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.67/94.73 = 50.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.67x = 94.73 × 50.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.67x = 4,757.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,757.23/68.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.27

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