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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.15, 105.12 and 58.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.15, 105.12 and 58.67 is: 80.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.15 : 105.12 = 58.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.15/105.12 = 58.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.15x = 105.12 × 58.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.15x = 6,167.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,167.39/76.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.99

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