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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.97, 115.46 and 57.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.97, 115.46 and 57.96 is: 86.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.97 : 115.46 = 57.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.97/115.46 = 57.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.97x = 115.46 × 57.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.97x = 6,691.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,691.77/76.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.95

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