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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.14, 113.97 and 49.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.14, 113.97 and 49.03 is: 73.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.14 : 113.97 = 49.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.14/113.97 = 49.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.14x = 113.97 × 49.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.14x = 5,587.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,587.38/76.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.39

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