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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.62, 104.34 and 46.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.62, 104.34 and 46.51 is: 64.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.62 : 104.34 = 46.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.62/104.34 = 46.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.62x = 104.34 × 46.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.62x = 4,852.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,852.33/75.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.17

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