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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.08, 104.97 and 46.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.08, 104.97 and 46.59 is: 64.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.08 : 104.97 = 46.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.08/104.97 = 46.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.08x = 104.97 × 46.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.08x = 4,890.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,890.55/76.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.28

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