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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.20, 105.16 and 57.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.20, 105.16 and 57.75 is: 79.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.20 : 105.16 = 57.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.20/105.16 = 57.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.20x = 105.16 × 57.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.20x = 6,072.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,072.99/76.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.70

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