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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.16, 105.13 and 48.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.16, 105.13 and 48.55 is: 67.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.16 : 105.13 = 48.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.16/105.13 = 48.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.16x = 105.13 × 48.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.16x = 5,104.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,104.06/76.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.02

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