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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.63, 105.96 and 65.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.63, 105.96 and 65.83 is: 91.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.63 : 105.96 = 65.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.63/105.96 = 65.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.63x = 105.96 × 65.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.63x = 6,975.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,975.35/76.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.03

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