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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.65, 105.74 and 49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.65, 105.74 and 49 is: 67.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.65 : 105.74 = 49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.65/105.74 = 49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.65x = 105.74 × 49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.65x = 5,181.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181.02/76.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.60

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