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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.58, 105.22 and 62.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.58, 105.22 and 62.73 is: 86.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.58 : 105.22 = 62.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.58/105.22 = 62.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.58x = 105.22 × 62.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.58x = 6,600.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,600.45/76.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.19

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