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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76, 104.96 and 52.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76, 104.96 and 52.96 is: 73.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76 : 104.96 = 52.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76/104.96 = 52.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76x = 104.96 × 52.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76x = 5,558.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,558.68/76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.14

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