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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.89, 93.72 and 46.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.89, 93.72 and 46.13 is: 63.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.89 : 93.72 = 46.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.89/93.72 = 46.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.89x = 93.72 × 46.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.89x = 4,322.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,322.60/67.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.67

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