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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.93, 115.24 and 53.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.93, 115.24 and 53.79 is: 80.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.93 : 115.24 = 53.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.93/115.24 = 53.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.93x = 115.24 × 53.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.93x = 6,198.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,198.76/76.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.58

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