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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.52, 114.82 and 46.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.52, 114.82 and 46.16 is: 69.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.52 : 114.82 = 46.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.52/114.82 = 46.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.52x = 114.82 × 46.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.52x = 5,300.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,300.09/76.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.26

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