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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.96, 115.47 and 36.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.96, 115.47 and 36.36 is: 54.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.96 : 115.47 = 36.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.96/115.47 = 36.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.96x = 115.47 × 36.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.96x = 4,198.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198.49/76.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.55

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