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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.33, 105.16 and 57.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.33, 105.16 and 57.58 is: 79.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.33 : 105.16 = 57.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.33/105.16 = 57.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.33x = 105.16 × 57.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.33x = 6,055.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,055.11/76.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.33

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