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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.39, 114.29 and 45.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.39, 114.29 and 45.97 is: 68.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.39 : 114.29 = 45.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.39/114.29 = 45.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.39x = 114.29 × 45.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.39x = 5,254.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,254.08/76.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.78

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