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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.70, 94.71 and 49.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.70, 94.71 and 49.26 is: 67.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.70 : 94.71 = 49.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.70/94.71 = 49.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.70x = 94.71 × 49.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.70x = 4,665.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665.41/68.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.91

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