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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76, 104.92 and 51.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76, 104.92 and 51.48 is: 71.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76 : 104.92 = 51.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76/104.92 = 51.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76x = 104.92 × 51.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76x = 5,401.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,401.28/76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.07

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