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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.67, 104.36 and 46.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.67, 104.36 and 46.17 is: 63.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.67 : 104.36 = 46.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.67/104.36 = 46.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.67x = 104.36 × 46.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.67x = 4,818.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,818.07/75.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.67

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