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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.70, 94.76 and 46.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.70, 94.76 and 46.92 is: 64.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.70 : 94.76 = 46.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.70/94.76 = 46.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.70x = 94.76 × 46.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.70x = 4,446.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,446.14/68.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.72

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