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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.64, 94.67 and 46.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.64, 94.67 and 46.47 is: 64.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.64 : 94.67 = 46.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.64/94.67 = 46.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.64x = 94.67 × 46.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.64x = 4,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399.08/68.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.09

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