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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.77, 115.14 and 22.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.77, 115.14 and 22.65 is: 33.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.77 : 115.14 = 22.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.77/115.14 = 22.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.77x = 115.14 × 22.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.77x = 2,607.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607.81/76.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.97

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