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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.11, 114.18 and 50.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.11, 114.18 and 50.09 is: 75.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.11 : 114.18 = 50.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.11/114.18 = 50.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.11x = 114.18 × 50.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.11x = 5,718.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,718.45/76.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.13

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