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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.10, 104.88 and 63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.10, 104.88 and 63 is: 86.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.10 : 104.88 = 63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.10/104.88 = 63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.10x = 104.88 × 63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.10x = 6,607.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,607.44/76.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.83

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