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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.08, 114.30 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.08, 114.30 and 44.04 is: 66.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.08 : 114.30 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.08/114.30 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.08x = 114.30 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.08x = 5,033.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,033.77/76.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.16

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