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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.08, 68.78 and 42.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.08, 68.78 and 42.23 is: 63.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.08 : 68.78 = 42.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.08/68.78 = 42.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.08x = 68.78 × 42.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.08x = 2,904.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904.86/46.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.04

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