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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.76, 105.76 and 59.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.76, 105.76 and 59.23 is: 81.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.76 : 105.76 = 59.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.76/105.76 = 59.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.76x = 105.76 × 59.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.76x = 6,264.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,264.16/76.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.61

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