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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.30, 114.28 and 56.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.30, 114.28 and 56.95 is: 85.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.30 : 114.28 = 56.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.30/114.28 = 56.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.30x = 114.28 × 56.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.30x = 6,508.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,508.25/76.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.30

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