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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.94, 115.17 and 51.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.94, 115.17 and 51.09 is: 76.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.94 : 115.17 = 51.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.94/115.17 = 51.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.94x = 115.17 × 51.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.94x = 5,884.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,884.04/76.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.48

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