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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.98, 115.43 and 46.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.98, 115.43 and 46.54 is: 69.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.98 : 115.43 = 46.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.98/115.43 = 46.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.98x = 115.43 × 46.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.98x = 5,372.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,372.02/76.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.78

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