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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.63, 105.83 and 58.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.63, 105.83 and 58.18 is: 80.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.63 : 105.83 = 58.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.63/105.83 = 58.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.63x = 105.83 × 58.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.63x = 6,157.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,157.19/76.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.35

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