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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.35, 94.38 and 46.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.35, 94.38 and 46.61 is: 64.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.35 : 94.38 = 46.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.35/94.38 = 46.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.35x = 94.38 × 46.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.35x = 4,399.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399.11/68.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.36

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