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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.51, 94.62 and 46.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.51, 94.62 and 46.64 is: 64.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.51 : 94.62 = 46.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.51/94.62 = 46.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.51x = 94.62 × 46.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.51x = 4,412.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412.96/68.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.41

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