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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.52, 114.66 and 47.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.52, 114.66 and 47.54 is: 71.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.52 : 114.66 = 47.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.52/114.66 = 47.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.52x = 114.66 × 47.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.52x = 5,451.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,451.22/76.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.24

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