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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.73, 115.16 and 49.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.73, 115.16 and 49.59 is: 74.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.73 : 115.16 = 49.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.73/115.16 = 49.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.73x = 115.16 × 49.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.73x = 5,710.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,710.54/76.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.43

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