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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.54, 114.83 and 28.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.54, 114.83 and 28.44 is: 42.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.54 : 114.83 = 28.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.54/114.83 = 28.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.54x = 114.83 × 28.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.54x = 3,265.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265.77/76.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.67

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