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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.04, 100.48 and 46.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.04, 100.48 and 46.88 is: 70.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.04 : 100.48 = 46.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.04/100.48 = 46.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.04x = 100.48 × 46.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.04x = 4,710.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,710.50/67.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.26

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