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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.28, 114.40 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.28, 114.40 and 45.44 is: 68.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.28 : 114.40 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.28/114.40 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.28x = 114.40 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.28x = 5,198.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198.34/76.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.15

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