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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.93, 106.18 and 49.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.93, 106.18 and 49.34 is: 68.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.93 : 106.18 = 49.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.93/106.18 = 49.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.93x = 106.18 × 49.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.93x = 5,239.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,239.06/76.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.10

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