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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.42, 105.46 and 43.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.42, 105.46 and 43.68 is: 60.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.42 : 105.46 = 43.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.42/105.46 = 43.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.42x = 105.46 × 43.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.42x = 4,606.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606.49/76.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.28

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