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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.20, 114.34 and 44.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.20, 114.34 and 44.20 is: 66.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.20 : 114.34 = 44.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.20/114.34 = 44.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.20x = 114.34 × 44.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.20x = 5,053.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,053.83/76.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.32

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