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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.52, 105.62 and 47.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.52, 105.62 and 47.39 is: 65.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.52 : 105.62 = 47.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.52/105.62 = 47.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.52x = 105.62 × 47.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.52x = 5,005.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,005.16/76.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.41

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