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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76, 105.02 and 58.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76, 105.02 and 58.50 is: 80.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76 : 105.02 = 58.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76/105.02 = 58.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76x = 105.02 × 58.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76x = 6,143.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,143.67/76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.84

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