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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.13, 104.96 and 55.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.13, 104.96 and 55.11 is: 75.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.13 : 104.96 = 55.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.13/104.96 = 55.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.13x = 104.96 × 55.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.13x = 5,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,783.68/76.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.97

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