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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.88, 115.36 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.88, 115.36 and 72.32 is: 108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.88 : 115.36 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.88/115.36 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.88x = 115.36 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.88x = 8,342.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,342.84/76.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.52

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