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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.19, 104.90 and 59.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.19, 104.90 and 59.76 is: 82.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.19 : 104.90 = 59.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.19/104.90 = 59.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.19x = 104.90 × 59.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.19x = 6,268.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,268.53/76.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.28

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