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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.22, 105.23 and 55.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.22, 105.23 and 55.46 is: 76.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.22 : 105.23 = 55.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.22/105.23 = 55.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.22x = 105.23 × 55.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.22x = 5,836.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,836.06/76.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.57

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