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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.68, 105.91 and 58.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.68, 105.91 and 58.35 is: 80.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.68 : 105.91 = 58.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.68/105.91 = 58.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.68x = 105.91 × 58.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.68x = 6,180.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,180.10/76.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.60

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