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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.02, 114.03 and 50.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.02, 114.03 and 50.51 is: 75.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.02 : 114.03 = 50.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.02/114.03 = 50.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.02x = 114.03 × 50.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.02x = 5,759.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,759.09/76.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.76

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