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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.19, 105.18 and 54.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.19, 105.18 and 54.39 is: 75.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.19 : 105.18 = 54.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.19/105.18 = 54.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.19x = 105.18 × 54.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.19x = 5,720.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,720.74/76.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.09

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