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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.07, 104.96 and 48.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.07, 104.96 and 48.45 is: 66.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.07 : 104.96 = 48.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.07/104.96 = 48.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.07x = 104.96 × 48.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.07x = 5,085.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,085.07/76.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.85

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