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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.58, 114.71 and 46.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.58, 114.71 and 46.05 is: 68.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.58 : 114.71 = 46.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.58/114.71 = 46.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.58x = 114.71 × 46.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.58x = 5,282.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,282.51/76.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.98

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