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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.16, 114 and 53.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.16, 114 and 53.28 is: 79.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.16 : 114 = 53.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.16/114 = 53.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.16x = 114 × 53.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.16x = 6,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,073.92/76.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.75

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