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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.56, 105.69 and 54.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.56, 105.69 and 54.75 is: 75.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.56 : 105.69 = 54.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.56/105.69 = 54.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.56x = 105.69 × 54.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.56x = 5,786.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,786.00/76.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.58

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