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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.79, 115.25 and 59.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.79, 115.25 and 59.85 is: 89.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.79 : 115.25 = 59.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.79/115.25 = 59.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.79x = 115.25 × 59.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.79x = 6,897.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,897.86/76.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.83

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