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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.75, 105.94 and 45.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.75, 105.94 and 45.67 is: 63.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.75 : 105.94 = 45.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.75/105.94 = 45.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.75x = 105.94 × 45.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.75x = 4,838.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,838.38/76.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.04

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