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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.10, 104.97 and 46.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.10, 104.97 and 46.58 is: 64.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.10 : 104.97 = 46.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.10/104.97 = 46.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.10x = 104.97 × 46.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.10x = 4,889.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,889.36/76.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.25

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