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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.31, 94.17 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.31, 94.17 and 46.44 is: 64.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.31 : 94.17 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.31/94.17 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.31x = 94.17 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.31x = 4,373.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373.25/68.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.02

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