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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.90, 115.46 and 54.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.90, 115.46 and 54.22 is: 81.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.90 : 115.46 = 54.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.90/115.46 = 54.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.90x = 115.46 × 54.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.90x = 6,260.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,260.24/76.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.41

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