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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76, 113.92 and 27.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76, 113.92 and 27.88 is: 41.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76 : 113.92 = 27.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76/113.92 = 27.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76x = 113.92 × 27.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76x = 3,176.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176.09/76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.79

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