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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.78, 115.24 and 52.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.78, 115.24 and 52.75 is: 79.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.78 : 115.24 = 52.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.78/115.24 = 52.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.78x = 115.24 × 52.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.78x = 6,078.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,078.91/76.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.17

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