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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.69, 115.03 and 19.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.69, 115.03 and 19.69 is: 29.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.69 : 115.03 = 19.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.69/115.03 = 19.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.69x = 115.03 × 19.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.69x = 2,264.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264.68/76.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.53

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