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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.52, 105.49 and 53.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.52, 105.49 and 53.17 is: 73.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.52 : 105.49 = 53.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.52/105.49 = 53.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.52x = 105.49 × 53.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.52x = 5,608.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,608.90/76.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.30

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