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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.79, 105.96 and 47.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.79, 105.96 and 47.30 is: 65.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.79 : 105.96 = 47.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.79/105.96 = 47.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.79x = 105.96 × 47.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.79x = 5,011.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,011.91/76.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.27

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