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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.25, 114.16 and 45.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.25, 114.16 and 45.77 is: 68.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.25 : 114.16 = 45.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.25/114.16 = 45.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.25x = 114.16 × 45.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.25x = 5,224.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,224.93/76.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.53

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