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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.47, 114.48 and 71.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.47, 114.48 and 71.82 is: 107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.47 : 114.48 = 71.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.47/114.48 = 71.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.47x = 114.48 × 71.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.47x = 8,221.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,221.95/76.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.52

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