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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.28, 100.76 and 46.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.28, 100.76 and 46.88 is: 70.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.28 : 100.76 = 46.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.28/100.76 = 46.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.28x = 100.76 × 46.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.28x = 4,723.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,723.63/67.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.21

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