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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.23, 114.35 and 28.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.23, 114.35 and 28.13 is: 42.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.23 : 114.35 = 28.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.23/114.35 = 28.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.23x = 114.35 × 28.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.23x = 3,215.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215.95/76.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.19

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