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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.85, 106.03 and 45.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.85, 106.03 and 45.73 is: 63.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.85 : 106.03 = 45.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.85/106.03 = 45.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.85x = 106.03 × 45.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.85x = 4,848.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,848.52/76.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.09

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