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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.14, 113.96 and 53.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.14, 113.96 and 53.26 is: 79.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.14 : 113.96 = 53.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.14/113.96 = 53.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.14x = 113.96 × 53.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.14x = 6,069.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,069.24/76.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.71

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