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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.87, 115.09 and 53.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.87, 115.09 and 53.79 is: 80.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.87 : 115.09 = 53.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.87/115.09 = 53.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.87x = 115.09 × 53.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.87x = 6,190.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,190.69/76.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.53

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