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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.23, 114.24 and 40.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.23, 114.24 and 40.11 is: 60.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.23 : 114.24 = 40.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.23/114.24 = 40.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.23x = 114.24 × 40.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.23x = 4,582.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582.17/76.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.11

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