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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.96, 115.35 and 38.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.96, 115.35 and 38.46 is: 57.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.96 : 115.35 = 38.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.96/115.35 = 38.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.96x = 115.35 × 38.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.96x = 4,436.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436.60/76.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.65

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