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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.78, 105.89 and 49.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.78, 105.89 and 49.15 is: 67.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.78 : 105.89 = 49.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.78/105.89 = 49.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.78x = 105.89 × 49.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.78x = 5,204.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,204.49/76.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.79

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