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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.97, 115.48 and 46.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.97, 115.48 and 46.59 is: 69.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.97 : 115.48 = 46.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.97/115.48 = 46.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.97x = 115.48 × 46.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.97x = 5,380.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,380.21/76.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.90

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