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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.54, 105.57 and 47.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.54, 105.57 and 47.41 is: 65.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.54 : 105.57 = 47.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.54/105.57 = 47.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.54x = 105.57 × 47.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.54x = 5,005.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,005.07/76.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.39

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