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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.58, 102.92 and 46.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.58, 102.92 and 46.94 is: 64.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.58 : 102.92 = 46.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.58/102.92 = 46.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.58x = 102.92 × 46.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.58x = 4,831.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,831.06/74.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.78

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