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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.58, 105.76 and 54.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.58, 105.76 and 54.86 is: 75.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.58 : 105.76 = 54.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.58/105.76 = 54.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.58x = 105.76 × 54.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.58x = 5,801.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,801.72/76.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.76

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