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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.20, 114.30 and 62.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.20, 114.30 and 62.70 is: 94.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.20 : 114.30 = 62.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.20/114.30 = 62.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.20x = 114.30 × 62.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.20x = 7,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,166.61/76.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.05

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