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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.72, 105.72 and 54.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.72, 105.72 and 54.84 is: 75.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.72 : 105.72 = 54.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.72/105.72 = 54.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.72x = 105.72 × 54.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.72x = 5,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,797.68/76.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.57

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