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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.84, 94.97 and 46.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.84, 94.97 and 46.70 is: 64.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.84 : 94.97 = 46.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.84/94.97 = 46.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.84x = 94.97 × 46.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.84x = 4,435.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435.10/68.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.43

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