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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.89, 105.87 and 60.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.89, 105.87 and 60.46 is: 83.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.89 : 105.87 = 60.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.89/105.87 = 60.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.89x = 105.87 × 60.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.89x = 6,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,400.90/76.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.25

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