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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.43, 108.58 and 46.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.43, 108.58 and 46.76 is: 70.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.43 : 108.58 = 46.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.43/108.58 = 46.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.43x = 108.58 × 46.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.43x = 5,076.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,076.42/72.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.09

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