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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.36, 105.40 and 67.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.36, 105.40 and 67.18 is: 92.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.36 : 105.40 = 67.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.36/105.40 = 67.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.36x = 105.40 × 67.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.36x = 7,080.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,080.77/76.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.73

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