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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.13, 100.69 and 46.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.13, 100.69 and 46.78 is: 70.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.13 : 100.69 = 46.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.13/100.69 = 46.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.13x = 100.69 × 46.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.13x = 4,710.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,710.17/67.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.17

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