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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.82, 105.90 and 54.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.82, 105.90 and 54.94 is: 75.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.82 : 105.90 = 54.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.82/105.90 = 54.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.82x = 105.90 × 54.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.82x = 5,818.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,818.15/76.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.74

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