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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.54, 105.64 and 45.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.54, 105.64 and 45.48 is: 62.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.54 : 105.64 = 45.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.54/105.64 = 45.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.54x = 105.64 × 45.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.54x = 4,804.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,804.51/76.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.77

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