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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.76, 104.60 and 49.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.76, 104.60 and 49.92 is: 68.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.76 : 104.60 = 49.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.76/104.60 = 49.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.76x = 104.60 × 49.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.76x = 5,221.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221.63/75.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.92

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