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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.64, 94.73 and 46.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.64, 94.73 and 46.77 is: 64.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.64 : 94.73 = 46.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.64/94.73 = 46.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.64x = 94.73 × 46.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.64x = 4,430.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,430.52/68.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.55

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