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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.61, 105.76 and 54.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.61, 105.76 and 54.50 is: 75.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.61 : 105.76 = 54.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.61/105.76 = 54.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.61x = 105.76 × 54.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.61x = 5,763.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,763.92/76.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.24

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