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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.53, 104.21 and 46.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.53, 104.21 and 46.41 is: 64.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.53 : 104.21 = 46.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.53/104.21 = 46.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.53x = 104.21 × 46.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.53x = 4,836.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,836.15/75.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.03

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