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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.91, 115.37 and 25.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.91, 115.37 and 25.55 is: 38.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.91 : 115.37 = 25.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.91/115.37 = 25.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.91x = 115.37 × 25.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.91x = 2,947.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947.70/76.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.33

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