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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.85, 94.95 and 47.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.85, 94.95 and 47.03 is: 64.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.85 : 94.95 = 47.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.85/94.95 = 47.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.85x = 94.95 × 47.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.85x = 4,465.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465.02/68.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.85

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