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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.03, 114.72 and 73.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.03, 114.72 and 73.33 is: 110.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.03 : 114.72 = 73.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.03/114.72 = 73.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.03x = 114.72 × 73.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.03x = 8,412.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,412.42/76.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.65

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