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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.78, 115.17 and 34.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.78, 115.17 and 34.06 is: 51.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.78 : 115.17 = 34.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.78/115.17 = 34.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.78x = 115.17 × 34.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.78x = 3,922.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,922.69/76.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.09

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