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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.93, 108.92 and 46.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.93, 108.92 and 46.18 is: 63.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.93 : 108.92 = 46.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.93/108.92 = 46.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.93x = 108.92 × 46.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.93x = 5,029.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,029.77/78.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.72

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