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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.60, 102.96 and 46.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.60, 102.96 and 46.94 is: 64.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.60 : 102.96 = 46.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.60/102.96 = 46.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.60x = 102.96 × 46.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.60x = 4,833.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833.20/74.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.79

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