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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.26, 114.57 and 52.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.26, 114.57 and 52.14 is: 78.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.26 : 114.57 = 52.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.26/114.57 = 52.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.26x = 114.57 × 52.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.26x = 5,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,973.68/76.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.33

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