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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76, 114.02 and 53.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76, 114.02 and 53.24 is: 79.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76 : 114.02 = 53.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76/114.02 = 53.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76x = 114.02 × 53.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76x = 6,070.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,070.42/76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.87

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