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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.67, 115 and 36.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.67, 115 and 36.12 is: 54.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.67 : 115 = 36.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.67/115 = 36.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.67x = 115 × 36.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.67x = 4,153.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,153.23/76.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.17

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