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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.07, 114.01 and 45.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.07, 114.01 and 45.61 is: 68.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.07 : 114.01 = 45.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.07/114.01 = 45.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.07x = 114.01 × 45.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.07x = 5,199.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,199.60/76.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.35

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