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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.48, 94.35 and 46.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.48, 94.35 and 46.62 is: 64.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.48 : 94.35 = 46.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.48/94.35 = 46.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.48x = 94.35 × 46.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.48x = 4,398.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,398.60/68.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.23

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