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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.28, 114.36 and 55.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.28, 114.36 and 55.88 is: 83.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.28 : 114.36 = 55.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.28/114.36 = 55.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.28x = 114.36 × 55.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.28x = 6,390.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,390.44/76.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.78

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