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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.02, 104.81 and 55.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.02, 104.81 and 55.28 is: 76.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.02 : 104.81 = 55.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.02/104.81 = 55.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.02x = 104.81 × 55.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.02x = 5,793.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,793.10/76.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.20

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