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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.69, 104.42 and 46.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.69, 104.42 and 46.61 is: 64.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.69 : 104.42 = 46.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.69/104.42 = 46.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.69x = 104.42 × 46.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.69x = 4,866.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866.26/75.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.29

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