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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.94, 115.44 and 52.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.94, 115.44 and 52.94 is: 79.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.94 : 115.44 = 52.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.94/115.44 = 52.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.94x = 115.44 × 52.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.94x = 6,111.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,111.39/76.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.43

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