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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.96, 95.10 and 49.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.96, 95.10 and 49.52 is: 68.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.96 : 95.10 = 49.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.96/95.10 = 49.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.96x = 95.10 × 49.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.96x = 4,709.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,709.35/68.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.29

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