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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.10, 94.02 and 46.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.10, 94.02 and 46.28 is: 63.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.10 : 94.02 = 46.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.10/94.02 = 46.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.10x = 94.02 × 46.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.10x = 4,351.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351.25/68.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.89

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