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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.14, 68.83 and 42.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.14, 68.83 and 42.86 is: 63.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.14 : 68.83 = 42.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.14/68.83 = 42.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.14x = 68.83 × 42.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.14x = 2,949.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949.84/46.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.94

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