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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.93, 115.33 and 49.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.93, 115.33 and 49.48 is: 74.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.93 : 115.33 = 49.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.93/115.33 = 49.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.93x = 115.33 × 49.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.93x = 5,706.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,706.53/76.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.18

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