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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.46, 105.46 and 58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.46, 105.46 and 58 is: 80.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.46 : 105.46 = 58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.46/105.46 = 58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.46x = 105.46 × 58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.46x = 6,116.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,116.68/76.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.00

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