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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.79, 115.23 and 52.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.79, 115.23 and 52.70 is: 79.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.79 : 115.23 = 52.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.79/115.23 = 52.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.79x = 115.23 × 52.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.79x = 6,072.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,072.04/76.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.08

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