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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.11, 94.02 and 46.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.11, 94.02 and 46.29 is: 63.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.11 : 94.02 = 46.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.11/94.02 = 46.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.11x = 94.02 × 46.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.11x = 4,352.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352.19/68.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.90

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