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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.84, 104.58 and 46.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.84, 104.58 and 46.71 is: 64.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.84 : 104.58 = 46.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.84/104.58 = 46.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.84x = 104.58 × 46.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.84x = 4,884.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,884.93/75.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.41

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