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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.65, 109.92 and 46.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.65, 109.92 and 46.91 is: 64.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.65 : 109.92 = 46.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.65/109.92 = 46.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.65x = 109.92 × 46.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.65x = 5,155.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,155.80/79.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.73

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