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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.77, 105.92 and 45.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.77, 105.92 and 45.68 is: 63.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.77 : 105.92 = 45.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.77/105.92 = 45.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.77x = 105.92 × 45.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.77x = 4,837.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,837.67/76.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.02

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