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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.54, 105.57 and 59.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.54, 105.57 and 59.92 is: 82.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.54 : 105.57 = 59.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.54/105.57 = 59.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.54x = 105.57 × 59.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.54x = 6,325.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,325.75/76.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.65

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