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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.26, 105.27 and 68.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.26, 105.27 and 68.48 is: 94.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.26 : 105.27 = 68.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.26/105.27 = 68.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.26x = 105.27 × 68.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.26x = 7,208.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,208.89/76.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.53

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