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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.70, 105.81 and 45.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.70, 105.81 and 45.59 is: 62.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.70 : 105.81 = 45.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.70/105.81 = 45.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.70x = 105.81 × 45.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.70x = 4,823.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823.88/76.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.89

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