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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.39, 114.38 and 55.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.39, 114.38 and 55.79 is: 83.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.39 : 114.38 = 55.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.39/114.38 = 55.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.39x = 114.38 × 55.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.39x = 6,381.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,381.26/76.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.54

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