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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.33, 94.23 and 46.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.33, 94.23 and 46.20 is: 63.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.33 : 94.23 = 46.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.33/94.23 = 46.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.33x = 94.23 × 46.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.33x = 4,353.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353.43/68.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.72

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