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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.58, 114.71 and 44.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.58, 114.71 and 44.45 is: 66.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.58 : 114.71 = 44.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.58/114.71 = 44.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.58x = 114.71 × 44.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.58x = 5,098.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,098.06/76.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.58

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