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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.76, 115.20 and 38.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.76, 115.20 and 38.30 is: 57.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.76 : 115.20 = 38.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.76/115.20 = 38.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.76x = 115.20 × 38.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.76x = 4,412.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412.16/76.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.48

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