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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.32, 92.79 and 46.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.32, 92.79 and 46.56 is: 64.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.32 : 92.79 = 46.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.32/92.79 = 46.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.32x = 92.79 × 46.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.32x = 4,320.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320.30/67.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.18

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