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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.61, 115.08 and 50.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.61, 115.08 and 50.98 is: 76.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.61 : 115.08 = 50.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.61/115.08 = 50.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.61x = 115.08 × 50.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.61x = 5,866.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,866.78/76.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.58

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