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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.83, 105.82 and 65.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.83, 105.82 and 65.10 is: 89.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.83 : 105.82 = 65.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.83/105.82 = 65.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.83x = 105.82 × 65.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.83x = 6,889.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,889.04/76.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.67

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