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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.73, 115.25 and 59.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.73, 115.25 and 59.55 is: 89.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.73 : 115.25 = 59.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.73/115.25 = 59.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.73x = 115.25 × 59.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.73x = 6,862.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,862.84/76.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.45

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