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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.47, 105.46 and 64.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.47, 105.46 and 64.86 is: 89.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.47 : 105.46 = 64.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.47/105.46 = 64.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.47x = 105.46 × 64.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.47x = 6,840.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,840.14/76.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.45

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