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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.52, 105.63 and 47.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.52, 105.63 and 47.01 is: 64.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.52 : 105.63 = 47.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.52/105.63 = 47.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.52x = 105.63 × 47.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.52x = 4,965.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,965.89/76.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.90

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