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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.53, 93.08 and 46.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.53, 93.08 and 46.78 is: 64.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.53 : 93.08 = 46.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.53/93.08 = 46.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.53x = 93.08 × 46.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.53x = 4,353.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353.93/67.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.47

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