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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.47, 93.14 and 46.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.47, 93.14 and 46.78 is: 64.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.47 : 93.14 = 46.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.47/93.14 = 46.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.47x = 93.14 × 46.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.47x = 4,357.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357.09/67.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.58

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