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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.23, 105.19 and 43.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.23, 105.19 and 43.49 is: 60.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.23 : 105.19 = 43.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.23/105.19 = 43.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.23x = 105.19 × 43.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.23x = 4,574.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574.71/76.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.01

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