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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.60, 114.70 and 60.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.60, 114.70 and 60.44 is: 90.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.60 : 114.70 = 60.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.60/114.70 = 60.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.60x = 114.70 × 60.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.60x = 6,932.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,932.47/76.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.50

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