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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.38, 93 and 46.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.38, 93 and 46.66 is: 64.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.38 : 93 = 46.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.38/93 = 46.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.38x = 93 × 46.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.38x = 4,339.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,339.38/67.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.40

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