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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.19, 114.12 and 50.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.19, 114.12 and 50.52 is: 75.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.19 : 114.12 = 50.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.19/114.12 = 50.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.19x = 114.12 × 50.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.19x = 5,765.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,765.09/76.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.67

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