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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.88, 115.44 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.88, 115.44 and 72.44 is: 108.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.88 : 115.44 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.88/115.44 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.88x = 115.44 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.88x = 8,362.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,362.47/76.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.77

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