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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.04, 104.98 and 49.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.04, 104.98 and 49.85 is: 68.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.04 : 104.98 = 49.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.04/104.98 = 49.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.04x = 104.98 × 49.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.04x = 5,233.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,233.25/76.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.82

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