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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.91, 115.76 and 52.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.91, 115.76 and 52.76 is: 72.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.91 : 115.76 = 52.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.91/115.76 = 52.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.91x = 115.76 × 52.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.91x = 6,106.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,106.66/83.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.78

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