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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.14, 105.17 and 54.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.14, 105.17 and 54.41 is: 75.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.14 : 105.17 = 54.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.14/105.17 = 54.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.14x = 105.17 × 54.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.14x = 5,721.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,721.50/76.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.14

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