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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.76, 115.18 and 38.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.76, 115.18 and 38.24 is: 57.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.76 : 115.18 = 38.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.76/115.18 = 38.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.76x = 115.18 × 38.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.76x = 4,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404.48/76.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.38

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