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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.12, 105 and 49.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.12, 105 and 49.12 is: 67.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.12 : 105 = 49.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.12/105 = 49.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.12x = 105 × 49.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.12x = 5,157.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,157.60/76.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.76

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