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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.08, 114.24 and 45.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.08, 114.24 and 45.24 is: 67.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.08 : 114.24 = 45.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.08/114.24 = 45.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.08x = 114.24 × 45.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.08x = 5,168.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,168.22/76.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.93

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