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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.62, 105.63 and 53.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.62, 105.63 and 53.26 is: 73.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.62 : 105.63 = 53.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.62/105.63 = 53.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.62x = 105.63 × 53.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.62x = 5,625.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,625.85/76.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.43

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