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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.01, 114.03 and 50.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.01, 114.03 and 50.39 is: 75.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.01 : 114.03 = 50.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.01/114.03 = 50.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.01x = 114.03 × 50.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.01x = 5,745.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,745.40/76.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.59

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