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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.13, 105.08 and 46.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.13, 105.08 and 46.65 is: 64.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.13 : 105.08 = 46.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.13/105.08 = 46.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.13x = 105.08 × 46.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.13x = 4,901.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,901.39/76.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.38

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