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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.34, 105.36 and 48.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.34, 105.36 and 48.74 is: 67.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.34 : 105.36 = 48.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.34/105.36 = 48.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.34x = 105.36 × 48.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.34x = 5,135.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,135.40/76.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.27

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