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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.48, 114.59 and 45.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.48, 114.59 and 45.99 is: 68.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.48 : 114.59 = 45.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.48/114.59 = 45.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.48x = 114.59 × 45.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.48x = 5,270.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,270.11/76.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.91

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