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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.72, 101.46 and 46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.72, 101.46 and 46 is: 68.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.72 : 101.46 = 46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.72/101.46 = 46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.72x = 101.46 × 46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.72x = 4,667.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,667.16/67.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.92

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