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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76, 113.96 and 39.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76, 113.96 and 39.96 is: 59.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76 : 113.96 = 39.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76/113.96 = 39.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76x = 113.96 × 39.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76x = 4,553.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553.84/76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.92

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