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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.26, 105.27 and 54.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.26, 105.27 and 54.43 is: 75.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.26 : 105.27 = 54.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.26/105.27 = 54.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.26x = 105.27 × 54.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.26x = 5,729.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,729.85/76.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.14

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