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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.54, 105.49 and 58.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.54, 105.49 and 58.12 is: 80.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.54 : 105.49 = 58.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.54/105.49 = 58.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.54x = 105.49 × 58.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.54x = 6,131.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,131.08/76.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.10

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