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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76, 114.04 and 49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76, 114.04 and 49 is: 73.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76 : 114.04 = 49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76/114.04 = 49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76x = 114.04 × 49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76x = 5,587.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,587.96/76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.53

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