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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.67, 115.05 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.67, 115.05 and 38.16 is: 57.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.67 : 115.05 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.67/115.05 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.67x = 115.05 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.67x = 4,390.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390.45/76.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.27

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