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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.26, 114.24 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.26, 114.24 and 66 is: 98.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.26 : 114.24 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.26/114.24 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.26x = 114.24 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.26x = 7,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,539.84/76.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.87

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