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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.26, 114.39 and 44.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.26, 114.39 and 44.22 is: 66.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.26 : 114.39 = 44.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.26/114.39 = 44.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.26x = 114.39 × 44.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.26x = 5,058.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,058.33/76.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.33

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