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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.27, 105.40 and 69.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.27, 105.40 and 69.74 is: 96.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.27 : 105.40 = 69.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.27/105.40 = 69.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.27x = 105.40 × 69.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.27x = 7,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,350.25/76.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.38

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