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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.47, 114.63 and 35.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.47, 114.63 and 35.34 is: 52.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.47 : 114.63 = 35.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.47/114.63 = 35.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.47x = 114.63 × 35.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.47x = 4,050.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050.46/76.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.97

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