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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.23, 105.27 and 54.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.23, 105.27 and 54.36 is: 75.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.23 : 105.27 = 54.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.23/105.27 = 54.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.23x = 105.27 × 54.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.23x = 5,722.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,722.48/76.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.07

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