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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.87, 115.12 and 38.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.87, 115.12 and 38.23 is: 57.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.87 : 115.12 = 38.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.87/115.12 = 38.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.87x = 115.12 × 38.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.87x = 4,400.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400.99/76.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.25

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