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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.19, 114.33 and 40.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.19, 114.33 and 40.16 is: 60.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.19 : 114.33 = 40.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.19/114.33 = 40.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.19x = 114.33 × 40.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.19x = 4,591.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,591.49/76.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.26

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