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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.43, 114.62 and 53.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.43, 114.62 and 53.75 is: 80.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.43 : 114.62 = 53.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.43/114.62 = 53.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.43x = 114.62 × 53.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.43x = 6,160.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,160.84/76.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.61

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