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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.11, 105.08 and 49.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.11, 105.08 and 49.92 is: 68.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.11 : 105.08 = 49.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.11/105.08 = 49.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.11x = 105.08 × 49.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.11x = 5,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,245.59/76.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.92

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