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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.16, 115.68 and 46.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.16, 115.68 and 46.67 is: 69.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.16 : 115.68 = 46.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.16/115.68 = 46.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.16x = 115.68 × 46.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.16x = 5,398.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,398.21/77.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.96

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