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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.89, 115.12 and 40.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.89, 115.12 and 40.71 is: 60.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.89 : 115.12 = 40.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.89/115.12 = 40.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.89x = 115.12 × 40.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.89x = 4,686.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,686.15/76.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.95

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