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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.96, 105.96 and 67.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.96, 105.96 and 67.78 is: 93.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.96 : 105.96 = 67.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.96/105.96 = 67.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.96x = 105.96 × 67.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.96x = 7,181.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,181.97/76.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.32

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