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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.32, 92.84 and 46.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.32, 92.84 and 46.57 is: 64.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.32 : 92.84 = 46.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.32/92.84 = 46.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.32x = 92.84 × 46.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.32x = 4,323.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323.56/67.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.22

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