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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.92, 146.78 and 46.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.92, 146.78 and 46.49 is: 69.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.92 : 146.78 = 46.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.92/146.78 = 46.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.92x = 146.78 × 46.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.92x = 6,823.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,823.01/97.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.68

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