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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.76, 115.59 and 46.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.76, 115.59 and 46.93 is: 64.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.76 : 115.59 = 46.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.76/115.59 = 46.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.76x = 115.59 × 46.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.76x = 5,423.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,423.83/83.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.76

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