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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.87, 105.98 and 58.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.87, 105.98 and 58.42 is: 80.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.87 : 105.98 = 58.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.87/105.98 = 58.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.87x = 105.98 × 58.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.87x = 6,191.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,191.23/76.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.54

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