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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.14, 105.02 and 51.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.14, 105.02 and 51.54 is: 71.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.14 : 105.02 = 51.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.14/105.02 = 51.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.14x = 105.02 × 51.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.14x = 5,412.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,412.73/76.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.09

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