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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.59, 105.72 and 54.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.59, 105.72 and 54.87 is: 75.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.59 : 105.72 = 54.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.59/105.72 = 54.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.59x = 105.72 × 54.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.59x = 5,800.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,800.86/76.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.74

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