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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.96, 115.28 and 76.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.96, 115.28 and 76.96 is: 115.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.96 : 115.28 = 76.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.96/115.28 = 76.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.96x = 115.28 × 76.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.96x = 8,871.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,871.95/76.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.28

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