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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.83, 94.82 and 48.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.83, 94.82 and 48.07 is: 66.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.83 : 94.82 = 48.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.83/94.82 = 48.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.83x = 94.82 × 48.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.83x = 4,557.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557.68/68.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.22

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