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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.95, 115.47 and 38.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.95, 115.47 and 38.45 is: 57.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.95 : 115.47 = 38.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.95/115.47 = 38.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.95x = 115.47 × 38.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.95x = 4,440.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,440.11/76.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.70

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