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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.03, 104.91 and 44.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.03, 104.91 and 44.52 is: 61.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.03 : 104.91 = 44.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.03/104.91 = 44.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.03x = 104.91 × 44.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.03x = 4,670.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,670.03/76.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.42

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