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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.13, 104.93 and 62.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.13, 104.93 and 62.23 is: 85.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.13 : 104.93 = 62.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.13/104.93 = 62.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.13x = 104.93 × 62.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.13x = 6,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,528.96/76.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.76

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