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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.98, 115.48 and 42.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.98, 115.48 and 42.73 is: 64.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.98 : 115.48 = 42.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.98/115.48 = 42.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.98x = 115.48 × 42.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.98x = 4,933.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,933.98/76.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.10

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