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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.14, 115.75 and 46.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.14, 115.75 and 46.73 is: 70.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.14 : 115.75 = 46.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.14/115.75 = 46.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.14x = 115.75 × 46.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.14x = 5,409.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,409.00/77.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.12

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