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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.16, 93.96 and 46.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.16, 93.96 and 46.29 is: 63.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.16 : 93.96 = 46.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.16/93.96 = 46.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.16x = 93.96 × 46.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.16x = 4,349.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349.41/68.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.81

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