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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.21, 92.71 and 46.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.21, 92.71 and 46.49 is: 64.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.21 : 92.71 = 46.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.21/92.71 = 46.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.21x = 92.71 × 46.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.21x = 4,310.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,310.03/67.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.13

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