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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.19, 114.28 and 24.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.19, 114.28 and 24.83 is: 37.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.19 : 114.28 = 24.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.19/114.28 = 24.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.19x = 114.28 × 24.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.19x = 2,837.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837.73/76.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.24

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