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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.70, 105.94 and 54.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.70, 105.94 and 54.97 is: 75.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.70 : 105.94 = 54.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.70/105.94 = 54.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.70x = 105.94 × 54.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.70x = 5,823.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,823.33/76.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.92

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