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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.43, 114.70 and 53.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.43, 114.70 and 53.65 is: 80.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.43 : 114.70 = 53.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.43/114.70 = 53.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.43x = 114.70 × 53.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.43x = 6,153.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,153.66/76.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.51

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