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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.91, 115.22 and 47.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.91, 115.22 and 47.93 is: 71.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.91 : 115.22 = 47.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.91/115.22 = 47.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.91x = 115.22 × 47.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.91x = 5,521.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,521.68/76.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.80

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