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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.08, 115.65 and 46.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.08, 115.65 and 46.67 is: 70.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.08 : 115.65 = 46.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.08/115.65 = 46.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.08x = 115.65 × 46.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.08x = 5,396.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,396.57/77.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.01

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