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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.87, 115.35 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.87, 115.35 and 38.44 is: 57.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.87 : 115.35 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.87/115.35 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.87x = 115.35 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.87x = 4,434.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434.05/76.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.68

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