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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.88, 105.96 and 50.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.88, 105.96 and 50.96 is: 70.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.88 : 105.96 = 50.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.88/105.96 = 50.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.88x = 105.96 × 50.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.88x = 5,399.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,399.72/76.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.24

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