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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68, 93.78 and 46.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68, 93.78 and 46.13 is: 63.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68 : 93.78 = 46.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68/93.78 = 46.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68x = 93.78 × 46.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68x = 4,326.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326.07/68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.62

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