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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67, 100.30 and 46.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67, 100.30 and 46.39 is: 69.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67 : 100.30 = 46.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67/100.30 = 46.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67x = 100.30 × 46.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67x = 4,652.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652.92/67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.45

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