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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.93, 103.49 and 46.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.93, 103.49 and 46.14 is: 69.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.93 : 103.49 = 46.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.93/103.49 = 46.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.93x = 103.49 × 46.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.93x = 4,774.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,774.80/68.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.28

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