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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.12, 114.06 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.12, 114.06 and 44 is: 65.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.12 : 114.06 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.12/114.06 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.12x = 114.06 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.12x = 5,018.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,018.64/76.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.93

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