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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.65, 104.38 and 46.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.65, 104.38 and 46.54 is: 64.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.65 : 104.38 = 46.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.65/104.38 = 46.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.65x = 104.38 × 46.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.65x = 4,857.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,857.85/75.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.21

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