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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.59, 114.92 and 28.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.59, 114.92 and 28.50 is: 42.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.59 : 114.92 = 28.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.59/114.92 = 28.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.59x = 114.92 × 28.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.59x = 3,275.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275.08/76.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.76

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