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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.27, 105.20 and 54.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.27, 105.20 and 54.46 is: 75.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.27 : 105.20 = 54.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.27/105.20 = 54.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.27x = 105.20 × 54.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.27x = 5,728.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,728.92/76.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.12

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