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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.85, 105.98 and 60.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.85, 105.98 and 60.45 is: 83.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.85 : 105.98 = 60.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.85/105.98 = 60.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.85x = 105.98 × 60.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.85x = 6,406.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,406.30/76.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.36

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