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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.81, 115.22 and 60.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.81, 115.22 and 60.79 is: 91.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.81 : 115.22 = 60.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.81/115.22 = 60.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.81x = 115.22 × 60.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.81x = 7,004.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,004.22/76.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.19

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