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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.07, 104.94 and 46.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.07, 104.94 and 46.94 is: 64.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.07 : 104.94 = 46.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.07/104.94 = 46.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.07x = 104.94 × 46.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.07x = 4,925.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925.36/76.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.75

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