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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.14, 114.24 and 28.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.14, 114.24 and 28.08 is: 42.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.14 : 114.24 = 28.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.14/114.24 = 28.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.14x = 114.24 × 28.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.14x = 3,207.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207.86/76.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.13

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