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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.80, 105.84 and 54.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.80, 105.84 and 54.93 is: 75.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.80 : 105.84 = 54.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.80/105.84 = 54.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.80x = 105.84 × 54.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.80x = 5,813.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,813.79/76.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.70

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