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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.17, 104.97 and 54.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.17, 104.97 and 54.04 is: 74.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.17 : 104.97 = 54.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.17/104.97 = 54.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.17x = 104.97 × 54.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.17x = 5,672.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,672.58/76.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.47

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