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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.17, 68.94 and 42.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.17, 68.94 and 42.39 is: 63.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.17 : 68.94 = 42.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.17/68.94 = 42.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.17x = 68.94 × 42.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.17x = 2,922.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922.37/46.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.30

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