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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.58, 191.40 and 46.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.58, 191.40 and 46.46 is: 69.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.58 : 191.40 = 46.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.58/191.40 = 46.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.58x = 191.40 × 46.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.58x = 8,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,892.44/127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.70

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