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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.29, 92.79 and 46.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.29, 92.79 and 46.59 is: 64.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.29 : 92.79 = 46.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.29/92.79 = 46.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.29x = 92.79 × 46.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.29x = 4,323.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323.09/67.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.25

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