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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.62, 115.05 and 44.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.62, 115.05 and 44.19 is: 66.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.62 : 115.05 = 44.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.62/115.05 = 44.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.62x = 115.05 × 44.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.62x = 5,084.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,084.06/76.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.35

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