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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76, 114.05 and 33.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76, 114.05 and 33.25 is: 49.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76 : 114.05 = 33.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76/114.05 = 33.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76x = 114.05 × 33.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76x = 3,792.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,792.16/76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.90

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