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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.88, 115.11 and 54.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.88, 115.11 and 54.02 is: 80.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.88 : 115.11 = 54.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.88/115.11 = 54.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.88x = 115.11 × 54.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.88x = 6,217.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,217.67/76.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.88

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