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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.72, 105.96 and 58.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.72, 105.96 and 58.30 is: 80.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.72 : 105.96 = 58.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.72/105.96 = 58.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.72x = 105.96 × 58.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.72x = 6,177.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,177.47/76.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.52

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