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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.04, 114.59 and 46.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.04, 114.59 and 46.19 is: 63.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.04 : 114.59 = 46.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.04/114.59 = 46.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.04x = 114.59 × 46.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.04x = 5,292.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,292.68/83.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.74

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