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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.97, 104.85 and 46.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.97, 104.85 and 46.87 is: 64.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.97 : 104.85 = 46.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.97/104.85 = 46.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.97x = 104.85 × 46.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.97x = 4,914.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,914.32/75.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.69

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