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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.40, 105.39 and 48.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.40, 105.39 and 48.75 is: 67.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.40 : 105.39 = 48.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.40/105.39 = 48.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.40x = 105.39 × 48.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.40x = 5,137.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,137.76/76.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.25

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