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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.93, 115.50 and 40.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.93, 115.50 and 40.40 is: 60.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.93 : 115.50 = 40.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.93/115.50 = 40.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.93x = 115.50 × 40.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.93x = 4,665.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665.91/76.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.65

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