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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.56, 102.96 and 46.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.56, 102.96 and 46.96 is: 64.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.56 : 102.96 = 46.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.56/102.96 = 46.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.56x = 102.96 × 46.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.56x = 4,835.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,835.00/74.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.85

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