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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.76, 105.84 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.76, 105.84 and 65.96 is: 90.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.76 : 105.84 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.76/105.84 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.76x = 105.84 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.76x = 6,981.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,981.21/76.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.95

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