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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.94, 106.17 and 52.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.94, 106.17 and 52.28 is: 72.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.94 : 106.17 = 52.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.94/106.17 = 52.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.94x = 106.17 × 52.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.94x = 5,550.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,550.57/76.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.14

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