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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.23, 105.18 and 48.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.23, 105.18 and 48.57 is: 67.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.23 : 105.18 = 48.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.23/105.18 = 48.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.23x = 105.18 × 48.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.23x = 5,108.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,108.59/76.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.02

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