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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.60, 105.54 and 54.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.60, 105.54 and 54.72 is: 75.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.60 : 105.54 = 54.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.60/105.54 = 54.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.60x = 105.54 × 54.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.60x = 5,775.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,775.15/76.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.39

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