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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.20, 105.12 and 46.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.20, 105.12 and 46.68 is: 64.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.20 : 105.12 = 46.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.20/105.12 = 46.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.20x = 105.12 × 46.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.20x = 4,907.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907.00/76.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.40

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