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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.97, 105.99 and 55.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.97, 105.99 and 55.10 is: 75.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.97 : 105.99 = 55.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.97/105.99 = 55.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.97x = 105.99 × 55.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.97x = 5,840.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,840.05/76.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.87

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