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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.21, 94.02 and 46.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.21, 94.02 and 46.34 is: 63.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.21 : 94.02 = 46.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.21/94.02 = 46.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.21x = 94.02 × 46.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.21x = 4,356.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356.65/68.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.87

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