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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.61, 115.02 and 66.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.61, 115.02 and 66.47 is: 99.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.61 : 115.02 = 66.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.61/115.02 = 66.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.61x = 115.02 × 66.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.61x = 7,645.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,645.38/76.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.80

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