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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.16, 114.34 and 43.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.16, 114.34 and 43.72 is: 65.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.16 : 114.34 = 43.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.16/114.34 = 43.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.16x = 114.34 × 43.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.16x = 4,998.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,998.94/76.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.64

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