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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.46, 105.53 and 43.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.46, 105.53 and 43.71 is: 60.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.46 : 105.53 = 43.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.46/105.53 = 43.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.46x = 105.53 × 43.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.46x = 4,612.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612.50/76.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.33

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