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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.21, 68.84 and 46.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.21, 68.84 and 46.03 is: 68.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.21 : 68.84 = 46.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.21/68.84 = 46.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.21x = 68.84 × 46.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.21x = 3,168.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168.71/46.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.57

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