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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.70, 94.85 and 50.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.70, 94.85 and 50.34 is: 69.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.70 : 94.85 = 50.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.70/94.85 = 50.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.70x = 94.85 × 50.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.70x = 4,774.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,774.50/68.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.50

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