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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.79, 115.14 and 53.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.79, 115.14 and 53.96 is: 80.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.79 : 115.14 = 53.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.79/115.14 = 53.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.79x = 115.14 × 53.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.79x = 6,212.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,212.95/76.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.91

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