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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.11, 104.80 and 65.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.11, 104.80 and 65.17 is: 89.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.11 : 104.80 = 65.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.11/104.80 = 65.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.11x = 104.80 × 65.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.11x = 6,829.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,829.82/76.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.74

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