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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.06, 104.90 and 54.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.06, 104.90 and 54.22 is: 74.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.06 : 104.90 = 54.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.06/104.90 = 54.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.06x = 104.90 × 54.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.06x = 5,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,687.68/76.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.78

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