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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.05, 113.89 and 50.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.05, 113.89 and 50.30 is: 75.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.05 : 113.89 = 50.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.05/113.89 = 50.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.05x = 113.89 × 50.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.05x = 5,728.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,728.07/76.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.32

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