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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.39, 94.37 and 46.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.39, 94.37 and 46.56 is: 64.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.39 : 94.37 = 46.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.39/94.37 = 46.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.39x = 94.37 × 46.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.39x = 4,393.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393.87/68.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.25

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