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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.09, 93.96 and 46.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.09, 93.96 and 46.22 is: 63.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.09 : 93.96 = 46.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.09/93.96 = 46.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.09x = 93.96 × 46.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.09x = 4,342.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342.36/68.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.78

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