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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.59, 114.77 and 40.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.59, 114.77 and 40.44 is: 60.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.59 : 114.77 = 40.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.59/114.77 = 40.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.59x = 114.77 × 40.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.59x = 4,641.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641.30/76.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.60

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