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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.93, 115.43 and 33.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.93, 115.43 and 33.61 is: 50.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.93 : 115.43 = 33.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.93/115.43 = 33.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.93x = 115.43 × 33.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.93x = 3,879.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879.60/76.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.43

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