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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.83, 105.91 and 49.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.83, 105.91 and 49.15 is: 67.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.83 : 105.91 = 49.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.83/105.91 = 49.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.83x = 105.91 × 49.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.83x = 5,205.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,205.48/76.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.75

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