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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.94, 115.37 and 22.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.94, 115.37 and 22.82 is: 34.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.94 : 115.37 = 22.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.94/115.37 = 22.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.94x = 115.37 × 22.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.94x = 2,632.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632.05/76.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.21

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