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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.35, 114.61 and 76.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.35, 114.61 and 76.24 is: 114.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.35 : 114.61 = 76.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.35/114.61 = 76.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.35x = 114.61 × 76.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.35x = 8,737.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,737.87/76.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.44

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