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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.26, 94.23 and 46.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.26, 94.23 and 46.54 is: 64.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.26 : 94.23 = 46.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.26/94.23 = 46.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.26x = 94.23 × 46.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.26x = 4,384.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384.97/68.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.24

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