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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.21, 105.16 and 44.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.21, 105.16 and 44.71 is: 61.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.21 : 105.16 = 44.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.21/105.16 = 44.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.21x = 105.16 × 44.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.21x = 4,701.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701.70/76.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.69

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