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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67, 100.50 and 46.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67, 100.50 and 46.66 is: 69.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67 : 100.50 = 46.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67/100.50 = 46.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67x = 100.50 × 46.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67x = 4,689.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689.33/67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.99

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