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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.30, 105.32 and 54.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.30, 105.32 and 54.49 is: 75.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.30 : 105.32 = 54.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.30/105.32 = 54.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.30x = 105.32 × 54.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.30x = 5,738.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,738.89/76.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.21

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