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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.19, 114.28 and 27.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.19, 114.28 and 27.44 is: 41.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.19 : 114.28 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.19/114.28 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.19x = 114.28 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.19x = 3,135.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135.56/76.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.15

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