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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.17, 114.31 and 40.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.17, 114.31 and 40.13 is: 60.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.17 : 114.31 = 40.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.17/114.31 = 40.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.17x = 114.31 × 40.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.17x = 4,587.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,587.17/76.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.22

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