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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.76, 104.54 and 46.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.76, 104.54 and 46.62 is: 64.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.76 : 104.54 = 46.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.76/104.54 = 46.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.76x = 104.54 × 46.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.76x = 4,873.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873.65/75.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.33

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