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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.78, 104.54 and 46.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.78, 104.54 and 46.28 is: 63.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.78 : 104.54 = 46.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.78/104.54 = 46.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.78x = 104.54 × 46.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.78x = 4,838.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,838.48/75.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.85

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