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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.44, 100.92 and 46.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.44, 100.92 and 46.98 is: 70.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.44 : 100.92 = 46.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.44/100.92 = 46.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.44x = 100.92 × 46.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.44x = 4,741.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741.22/67.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.30

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