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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.83, 115.16 and 42.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.83, 115.16 and 42.58 is: 63.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.83 : 115.16 = 42.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.83/115.16 = 42.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.83x = 115.16 × 42.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.83x = 4,903.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903.51/76.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.83

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