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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.73, 114.90 and 52.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.73, 114.90 and 52.61 is: 78.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.73 : 114.90 = 52.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.73/114.90 = 52.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.73x = 114.90 × 52.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.73x = 6,044.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,044.31/76.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.78

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