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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.81, 94.86 and 46.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.81, 94.86 and 46.94 is: 64.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.81 : 94.86 = 46.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.81/94.86 = 46.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.81x = 94.86 × 46.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.81x = 4,452.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452.73/68.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.71

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