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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.93, 106.10 and 55.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.93, 106.10 and 55.06 is: 75.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.93 : 106.10 = 55.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.93/106.10 = 55.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.93x = 106.10 × 55.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.93x = 5,841.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,841.59/76.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.93

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