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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.07, 104.99 and 46.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.07, 104.99 and 46.96 is: 64.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.07 : 104.99 = 46.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.07/104.99 = 46.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.07x = 104.99 × 46.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.07x = 4,930.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930.33/76.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.81

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