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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.13, 105.08 and 55.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.13, 105.08 and 55.50 is: 76.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.13 : 105.08 = 55.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.13/105.08 = 55.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.13x = 105.08 × 55.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.13x = 5,831.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,831.66/76.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.61

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