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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.50, 105.56 and 58.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.50, 105.56 and 58.04 is: 80.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.50 : 105.56 = 58.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.50/105.56 = 58.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.50x = 105.56 × 58.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.50x = 6,126.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,126.70/76.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.09

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