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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.27, 68.85 and 46.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.27, 68.85 and 46.09 is: 68.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.27 : 68.85 = 46.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.27/68.85 = 46.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.27x = 68.85 × 46.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.27x = 3,173.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173.30/46.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.58

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