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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.73, 105.89 and 54.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.73, 105.89 and 54.86 is: 75.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.73 : 105.89 = 54.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.73/105.89 = 54.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.73x = 105.89 × 54.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.73x = 5,808.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,808.32/76.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.70

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