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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.24, 105.35 and 54.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.24, 105.35 and 54.37 is: 75.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.24 : 105.35 = 54.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.24/105.35 = 54.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.24x = 105.35 × 54.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.24x = 5,728.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,728.05/76.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.13

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