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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.46, 105.45 and 54.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.46, 105.45 and 54.59 is: 75.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.46 : 105.45 = 54.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.46/105.45 = 54.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.46x = 105.45 × 54.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.46x = 5,756.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,756.52/76.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.29

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