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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.07, 113.92 and 58.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.07, 113.92 and 58.83 is: 88.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.07 : 113.92 = 58.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.07/113.92 = 58.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.07x = 113.92 × 58.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.07x = 6,701.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,701.91/76.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.10

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