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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.34, 105.34 and 43.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.34, 105.34 and 43.58 is: 60.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.34 : 105.34 = 43.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.34/105.34 = 43.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.34x = 105.34 × 43.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.34x = 4,590.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590.50/76.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.14

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