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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.61, 105.82 and 58.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.61, 105.82 and 58.23 is: 80.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.61 : 105.82 = 58.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.61/105.82 = 58.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.61x = 105.82 × 58.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.61x = 6,161.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,161.37/76.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.43

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