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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.80, 115.20 and 28.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.80, 115.20 and 28.70 is: 43.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.80 : 115.20 = 28.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.80/115.20 = 28.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.80x = 115.20 × 28.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.80x = 3,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306.24/76.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.05

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