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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.28, 94.28 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.28, 94.28 and 46.50 is: 64.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.28 : 94.28 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.28/94.28 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.28x = 94.28 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.28x = 4,383.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,383.79/68.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.20

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