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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.77, 105.98 and 47.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.77, 105.98 and 47.66 is: 65.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.77 : 105.98 = 47.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.77/105.98 = 47.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.77x = 105.98 × 47.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.77x = 5,050.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,050.24/76.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.78

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