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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.52, 102.86 and 46.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.52, 102.86 and 46.88 is: 64.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.52 : 102.86 = 46.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.52/102.86 = 46.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.52x = 102.86 × 46.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.52x = 4,821.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,821.33/74.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.70

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