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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.57, 105.54 and 54.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.57, 105.54 and 54.70 is: 75.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.57 : 105.54 = 54.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.57/105.54 = 54.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.57x = 105.54 × 54.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.57x = 5,773.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,773.04/76.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.40

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