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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.09, 105.03 and 47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.09, 105.03 and 47 is: 64.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.09 : 105.03 = 47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.09/105.03 = 47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.09x = 105.03 × 47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.09x = 4,936.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,936.41/76.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.88

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