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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.02, 104.97 and 51.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.02, 104.97 and 51.54 is: 71.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.02 : 104.97 = 51.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.02/104.97 = 51.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.02x = 104.97 × 51.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.02x = 5,410.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,410.15/76.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.17

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