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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.08, 114 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.08, 114 and 45.66 is: 68.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.08 : 114 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.08/114 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.08x = 114 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.08x = 5,205.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,205.24/76.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.42

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