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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.73, 114.96 and 49.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.73, 114.96 and 49.64 is: 74.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.73 : 114.96 = 49.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.73/114.96 = 49.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.73x = 114.96 × 49.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.73x = 5,706.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,706.61/76.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.37

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