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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.58, 94.59 and 46.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.58, 94.59 and 46.76 is: 64.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.58 : 94.59 = 46.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.58/94.59 = 46.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.58x = 94.59 × 46.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.58x = 4,422.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422.56/68.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.49

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