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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76, 104.96 and 53.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76, 104.96 and 53.12 is: 73.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76 : 104.96 = 53.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76/104.96 = 53.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76x = 104.96 × 53.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76x = 5,575.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,575.48/76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.36

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