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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.84, 94.96 and 49.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.84, 94.96 and 49.14 is: 67.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.84 : 94.96 = 49.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.84/94.96 = 49.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.84x = 94.96 × 49.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.84x = 4,666.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,666.33/68.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.79

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