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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.58, 105.61 and 54.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.58, 105.61 and 54.44 is: 75.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.58 : 105.61 = 54.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.58/105.61 = 54.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.58x = 105.61 × 54.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.58x = 5,749.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,749.84/76.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.08

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