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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.71, 105.90 and 58.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.71, 105.90 and 58.35 is: 80.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.71 : 105.90 = 58.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.71/105.90 = 58.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.71x = 105.90 × 58.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.71x = 6,179.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,179.27/76.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.55

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