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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.91, 115.25 and 36.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.91, 115.25 and 36.23 is: 54.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.91 : 115.25 = 36.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.91/115.25 = 36.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.91x = 115.25 × 36.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.91x = 4,174.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174.75/76.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.28

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