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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.14, 105.03 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.14, 105.03 and 55.44 is: 76.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.14 : 105.03 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.14/105.03 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.14x = 105.03 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.14x = 5,822.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,822.86/76.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.48

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