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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.50, 94.46 and 46.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.50, 94.46 and 46.66 is: 64.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.50 : 94.46 = 46.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.50/94.46 = 46.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.50x = 94.46 × 46.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.50x = 4,407.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,407.50/68.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.34

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