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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.47, 94.43 and 46.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.47, 94.43 and 46.63 is: 64.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.47 : 94.43 = 46.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.47/94.43 = 46.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.47x = 94.43 × 46.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.47x = 4,403.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403.27/68.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.31

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