Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.50, 105.57 and 42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 76.50, 105.57 and 42 is: 57.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76.50 : 105.57 = 42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76.50/105.57 = 42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76.50x = 105.57 × 42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76.50x = 4,433.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,433.94/76.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57.96
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