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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.79, 115 and 57.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.79, 115 and 57.50 is: 86.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.79 : 115 = 57.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.79/115 = 57.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.79x = 115 × 57.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.79x = 6,612.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,612.50/76.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.11

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