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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.01, 104.94 and 58.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.01, 104.94 and 58.49 is: 80.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.01 : 104.94 = 58.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.01/104.94 = 58.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.01x = 104.94 × 58.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.01x = 6,137.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,137.94/76.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.75

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