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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.88, 115 and 58.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.88, 115 and 58.80 is: 87.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.88 : 115 = 58.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.88/115 = 58.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.88x = 115 × 58.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.88x = 6,762
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,762/76.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.96

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