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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.59, 114.95 and 52.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.59, 114.95 and 52.16 is: 78.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.59 : 114.95 = 52.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.59/114.95 = 52.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.59x = 114.95 × 52.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.59x = 5,994.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,994.96/76.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.27

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