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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.39, 105.45 and 54.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.39, 105.45 and 54.56 is: 75.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.39 : 105.45 = 54.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.39/105.45 = 54.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.39x = 105.45 × 54.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.39x = 5,753.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,753.35/76.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.32

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