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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.22, 105.15 and 65.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.22, 105.15 and 65.84 is: 90.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.22 : 105.15 = 65.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.22/105.15 = 65.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.22x = 105.15 × 65.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.22x = 6,922.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,922.75/76.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.83

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