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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.85, 107.67 and 46.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.85, 107.67 and 46.13 is: 69.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.85 : 107.67 = 46.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.85/107.67 = 46.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.85x = 107.67 × 46.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.85x = 4,967.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967.09/71.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.13

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