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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.68, 115.03 and 22.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.68, 115.03 and 22.58 is: 33.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.68 : 115.03 = 22.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.68/115.03 = 22.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.68x = 115.03 × 22.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.68x = 2,596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596.83/76.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.87

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