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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.73, 94.89 and 46.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.73, 94.89 and 46.92 is: 64.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.73 : 94.89 = 46.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.73/94.89 = 46.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.73x = 94.89 × 46.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.73x = 4,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452.24/68.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.78

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