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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.96, 115.44 and 61.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.96, 115.44 and 61.84 is: 92.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.96 : 115.44 = 61.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.96/115.44 = 61.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.96x = 115.44 × 61.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.96x = 7,138.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,138.52/76.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.76

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