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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.06, 113.82 and 45.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.06, 113.82 and 45.60 is: 68.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.06 : 113.82 = 45.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.06/113.82 = 45.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.06x = 113.82 × 45.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.06x = 5,190.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190.19/76.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.24

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