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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.92, 104.78 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.92, 104.78 and 46.44 is: 64.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.92 : 104.78 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.92/104.78 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.92x = 104.78 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.92x = 4,865.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,865.98/75.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.09

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