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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.67, 94.79 and 46.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.67, 94.79 and 46.89 is: 64.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.67 : 94.79 = 46.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.67/94.79 = 46.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.67x = 94.79 × 46.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.67x = 4,444.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,444.47/68.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.72

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