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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.82, 115.22 and 65.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.82, 115.22 and 65.89 is: 98.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.82 : 115.22 = 65.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.82/115.22 = 65.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.82x = 115.22 × 65.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.82x = 7,591.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,591.72/76.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.82

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