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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.43, 114.69 and 35.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.43, 114.69 and 35.29 is: 52.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.43 : 114.69 = 35.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.43/114.69 = 35.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.43x = 114.69 × 35.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.43x = 4,046.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046.66/76.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.95

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