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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.10, 104.84 and 59.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.10, 104.84 and 59.68 is: 82.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.10 : 104.84 = 59.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.10/104.84 = 59.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.10x = 104.84 × 59.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.10x = 6,256.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,256.85/76.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.22

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