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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.85, 105.89 and 58.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.85, 105.89 and 58.40 is: 80.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.85 : 105.89 = 58.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.85/105.89 = 58.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.85x = 105.89 × 58.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.85x = 6,183.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,183.15/76.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.46

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