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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.12, 115.71 and 46.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.12, 115.71 and 46.68 is: 70.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.12 : 115.71 = 46.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.12/115.71 = 46.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.12x = 115.71 × 46.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.12x = 5,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,401.34/77.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.04

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