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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.23, 114.33 and 41.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.23, 114.33 and 41.52 is: 62.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.23 : 114.33 = 41.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.23/114.33 = 41.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.23x = 114.33 × 41.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.23x = 4,746.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746.98/76.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.27

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