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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.02, 113.89 and 35.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.02, 113.89 and 35.35 is: 52.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.02 : 113.89 = 35.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.02/113.89 = 35.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.02x = 113.89 × 35.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.02x = 4,025.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025.83/76.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.96

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