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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.13, 93.92 and 46.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.13, 93.92 and 46.26 is: 63.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.13 : 93.92 = 46.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.13/93.92 = 46.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.13x = 93.92 × 46.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.13x = 4,344.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344.74/68.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.77

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