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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.59, 105.63 and 48.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.59, 105.63 and 48.93 is: 67.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.59 : 105.63 = 48.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.59/105.63 = 48.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.59x = 105.63 × 48.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.59x = 5,168.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,168.48/76.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.48

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