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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.92, 94.97 and 47.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.92, 94.97 and 47.12 is: 64.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.92 : 94.97 = 47.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.92/94.97 = 47.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.92x = 94.97 × 47.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.92x = 4,474.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,474.63/68.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.93

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