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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76, 104.85 and 44.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76, 104.85 and 44.90 is: 61.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76 : 104.85 = 44.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76/104.85 = 44.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76x = 104.85 × 44.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76x = 4,707.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,707.77/76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.94

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