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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.78, 93.59 and 46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.78, 93.59 and 46 is: 63.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.78 : 93.59 = 46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.78/93.59 = 46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.78x = 93.59 × 46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.78x = 4,305.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305.14/67.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.52

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