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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.63, 114.84 and 44.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.63, 114.84 and 44.59 is: 66.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.63 : 114.84 = 44.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.63/114.84 = 44.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.63x = 114.84 × 44.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.63x = 5,120.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,120.72/76.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.82

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