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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.51, 93.14 and 46.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.51, 93.14 and 46.82 is: 64.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.51 : 93.14 = 46.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.51/93.14 = 46.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.51x = 93.14 × 46.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.51x = 4,360.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360.81/67.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.60

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