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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.47, 105.47 and 58.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.47, 105.47 and 58.10 is: 80.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.47 : 105.47 = 58.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.47/105.47 = 58.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.47x = 105.47 × 58.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.47x = 6,126.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,126.99/76.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.12

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