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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.11, 104.37 and 68.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.11, 104.37 and 68.82 is: 94.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.11 : 104.37 = 68.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.11/104.37 = 68.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.11x = 104.37 × 68.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.11x = 7,182.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,182.74/76.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.37

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