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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.14, 105.12 and 58.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.14, 105.12 and 58.83 is: 81.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.14 : 105.12 = 58.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.14/105.12 = 58.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.14x = 105.12 × 58.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.14x = 6,184.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,184.21/76.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.22

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