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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.07, 104.72 and 65.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.07, 104.72 and 65.67 is: 90.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.07 : 104.72 = 65.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.07/104.72 = 65.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.07x = 104.72 × 65.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.07x = 6,876.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,876.63/76.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.40

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