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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.59, 114.90 and 52.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.59, 114.90 and 52.71 is: 79.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.59 : 114.90 = 52.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.59/114.90 = 52.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.59x = 114.90 × 52.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.59x = 6,056.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,056.38/76.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.08

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