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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.39, 114.41 and 45.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.39, 114.41 and 45.84 is: 68.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.39 : 114.41 = 45.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.39/114.41 = 45.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.39x = 114.41 × 45.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.39x = 5,245.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,245.10/76.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.66

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