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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.74, 94.68 and 49.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.74, 94.68 and 49.04 is: 67.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.74 : 94.68 = 49.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.74/94.68 = 49.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.74x = 94.68 × 49.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.74x = 4,643.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643.11/68.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.55

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