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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.18, 94.05 and 46.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.18, 94.05 and 46.34 is: 63.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.18 : 94.05 = 46.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.18/94.05 = 46.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.18x = 94.05 × 46.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.18x = 4,358.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358.28/68.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.92

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