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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.14, 68.73 and 46.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.14, 68.73 and 46.06 is: 68.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.14 : 68.73 = 46.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.14/68.73 = 46.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.14x = 68.73 × 46.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.14x = 3,165.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165.57/46.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.60

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