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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.41, 94.39 and 46.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.41, 94.39 and 46.27 is: 63.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.41 : 94.39 = 46.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.41/94.39 = 46.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.41x = 94.39 × 46.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.41x = 4,367.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367.43/68.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.84

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