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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.04, 113.92 and 58.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.04, 113.92 and 58.84 is: 88.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.04 : 113.92 = 58.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.04/113.92 = 58.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.04x = 113.92 × 58.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.04x = 6,703.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,703.05/76.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.15

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