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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.73, 115.11 and 46.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.73, 115.11 and 46.49 is: 69.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.73 : 115.11 = 46.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.73/115.11 = 46.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.73x = 115.11 × 46.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.73x = 5,350.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,350.89/76.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.74

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