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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.94, 68.84 and 46.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.94, 68.84 and 46.70 is: 64.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.94 : 68.84 = 46.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.94/68.84 = 46.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.94x = 68.84 × 46.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.94x = 3,214.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214.83/49.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.37

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