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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.10, 114.14 and 24.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.10, 114.14 and 24.74 is: 37.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.10 : 114.14 = 24.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.10/114.14 = 24.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.10x = 114.14 × 24.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.10x = 2,823.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823.13/76.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.10

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