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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.67, 104.34 and 55.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.67, 104.34 and 55.73 is: 76.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.67 : 104.34 = 55.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.67/104.34 = 55.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.67x = 104.34 × 55.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.67x = 5,814.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,814.87/75.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.85

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