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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.12, 114.19 and 22.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.12, 114.19 and 22.01 is: 33.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.12 : 114.19 = 22.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.12/114.19 = 22.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.12x = 114.19 × 22.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.12x = 2,512.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512.70/76.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.01

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