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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.90, 115.35 and 25.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.90, 115.35 and 25.53 is: 38.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.90 : 115.35 = 25.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.90/115.35 = 25.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.90x = 115.35 × 25.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.90x = 2,945.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945.22/76.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.30

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