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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.44, 114.68 and 54.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.44, 114.68 and 54.76 is: 82.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.44 : 114.68 = 54.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.44/114.68 = 54.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.44x = 114.68 × 54.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.44x = 6,279.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,279.88/76.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.15

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