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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.11, 113.93 and 53.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.11, 113.93 and 53.33 is: 79.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.11 : 113.93 = 53.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.11/113.93 = 53.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.11x = 113.93 × 53.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.11x = 6,075.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,075.89/76.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.83

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