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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.44, 105.46 and 46.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.44, 105.46 and 46.95 is: 64.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.44 : 105.46 = 46.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.44/105.46 = 46.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.44x = 105.46 × 46.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.44x = 4,950.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950.58/76.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.76

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