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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.83, 110.70 and 76.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.83, 110.70 and 76.05 is: 105.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.83 : 110.70 = 76.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.83/110.70 = 76.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.83x = 110.70 × 76.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.83x = 8,418.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,418.74/79.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.46

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