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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.93, 115.37 and 28.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.93, 115.37 and 28.83 is: 43.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.93 : 115.37 = 28.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.93/115.37 = 28.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.93x = 115.37 × 28.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.93x = 3,325.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325.97/76.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.24

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