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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.98, 115.56 and 49.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.98, 115.56 and 49.86 is: 74.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.98 : 115.56 = 49.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.98/115.56 = 49.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.98x = 115.56 × 49.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.98x = 5,761.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,761.82/76.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.85

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