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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.24, 94.15 and 46.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.24, 94.15 and 46.43 is: 64.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.24 : 94.15 = 46.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.24/94.15 = 46.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.24x = 94.15 × 46.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.24x = 4,370.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,370.80/68.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.06

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