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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.09, 114.19 and 28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.09, 114.19 and 28 is: 42.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.09 : 114.19 = 28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.09/114.19 = 28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.09x = 114.19 × 28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.09x = 3,197.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197.32/76.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.02

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