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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.27, 92.87 and 46.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.27, 92.87 and 46.30 is: 63.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.27 : 92.87 = 46.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.27/92.87 = 46.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.27x = 92.87 × 46.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.27x = 4,299.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299.30/67.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.92

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