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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.55, 114.74 and 46.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.55, 114.74 and 46.06 is: 69.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.55 : 114.74 = 46.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.55/114.74 = 46.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.55x = 114.74 × 46.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.55x = 5,284.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,284.92/76.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.04

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