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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.69, 113.52 and 46.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.69, 113.52 and 46.77 is: 70.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.69 : 113.52 = 46.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.69/113.52 = 46.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.69x = 113.52 × 46.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.69x = 5,309.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,309.46/75.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.15

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