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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.80, 105.97 and 44.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.80, 105.97 and 44.05 is: 60.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.80 : 105.97 = 44.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.80/105.97 = 44.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.80x = 105.97 × 44.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.80x = 4,667.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,667.98/76.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.78

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