Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76, 114 and 33.25
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 76, 114 and 33.25 is: 49.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76 : 114 = 33.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76/114 = 33.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76x = 114 × 33.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76x = 3,790.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,790.50/76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49.88
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