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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.10, 105.08 and 58.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.10, 105.08 and 58.73 is: 81.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.10 : 105.08 = 58.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.10/105.08 = 58.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.10x = 105.08 × 58.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.10x = 6,170.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,170.53/76.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.09

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