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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.63, 94.61 and 46.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.63, 94.61 and 46.76 is: 64.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.63 : 94.61 = 46.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.63/94.61 = 46.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.63x = 94.61 × 46.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.63x = 4,423.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,423.26/68.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.46

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