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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.16, 114.03 and 45.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.16, 114.03 and 45.59 is: 68.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.16 : 114.03 = 45.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.16/114.03 = 45.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.16x = 114.03 × 45.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.16x = 5,198.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198.06/76.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.26

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