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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.55, 114.89 and 46.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.55, 114.89 and 46.91 is: 70.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.55 : 114.89 = 46.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.55/114.89 = 46.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.55x = 114.89 × 46.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.55x = 5,389.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,389.26/76.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.40

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