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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76, 104.55 and 68.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76, 104.55 and 68.64 is: 94.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76 : 104.55 = 68.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76/104.55 = 68.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76x = 104.55 × 68.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76x = 7,176.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,176.31/76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.43

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