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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.61, 114.69 and 50.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.61, 114.69 and 50.87 is: 76.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.61 : 114.69 = 50.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.61/114.69 = 50.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.61x = 114.69 × 50.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.61x = 5,833.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,833.71/76.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.15

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