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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.53, 115 and 76.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.53, 115 and 76.33 is: 114.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.53 : 115 = 76.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.53/115 = 76.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.53x = 115 × 76.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.53x = 8,777.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,777.95/76.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.70

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