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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.96, 115.49 and 51.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.96, 115.49 and 51.27 is: 76.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.96 : 115.49 = 51.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.96/115.49 = 51.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.96x = 115.49 × 51.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.96x = 5,921.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,921.30/76.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.94

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