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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.72, 94.71 and 46.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.72, 94.71 and 46.85 is: 64.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.72 : 94.71 = 46.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.72/94.71 = 46.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.72x = 94.71 × 46.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.72x = 4,436.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436.69/68.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.57

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