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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.12, 104.98 and 47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.12, 104.98 and 47 is: 64.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.12 : 104.98 = 47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.12/104.98 = 47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.12x = 104.98 × 47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.12x = 4,934.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,934.06/76.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.82

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