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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77, 106.23 and 47.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77, 106.23 and 47.49 is: 65.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77 : 106.23 = 47.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77/106.23 = 47.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77x = 106.23 × 47.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77x = 5,044.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,044.33/77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.51

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