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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.93, 115.34 and 38.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.93, 115.34 and 38.41 is: 57.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.93 : 115.34 = 38.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.93/115.34 = 38.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.93x = 115.34 × 38.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.93x = 4,429.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429.73/76.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.58

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