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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.78, 114.96 and 58.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.78, 114.96 and 58.66 is: 87.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.78 : 114.96 = 58.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.78/114.96 = 58.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.78x = 114.96 × 58.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.78x = 6,743.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,743.55/76.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.83

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