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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.70, 115.04 and 22.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.70, 115.04 and 22.59 is: 33.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.70 : 115.04 = 22.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.70/115.04 = 22.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.70x = 115.04 × 22.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.70x = 2,598.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598.75/76.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.88

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