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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.27, 114.43 and 43.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.27, 114.43 and 43.75 is: 65.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.27 : 114.43 = 43.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.27/114.43 = 43.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.27x = 114.43 × 43.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.27x = 5,005.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,005.92/76.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.64

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