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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.46, 99.93 and 46.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.46, 99.93 and 46.63 is: 64.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.46 : 99.93 = 46.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.46/99.93 = 46.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.46x = 99.93 × 46.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.46x = 4,659.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659.74/72.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.31

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