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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.16, 114.40 and 42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.16, 114.40 and 42 is: 63.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.16 : 114.40 = 42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.16/114.40 = 42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.16x = 114.40 × 42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.16x = 4,804.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,804.80/76.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.09

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