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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.76, 115.14 and 36.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.76, 115.14 and 36.17 is: 54.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.76 : 115.14 = 36.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.76/115.14 = 36.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.76x = 115.14 × 36.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.76x = 4,164.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164.61/76.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.26

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