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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.59, 105.68 and 43.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.59, 105.68 and 43.83 is: 60.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.59 : 105.68 = 43.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.59/105.68 = 43.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.59x = 105.68 × 43.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.59x = 4,632.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632.06/76.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.48

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