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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.65, 114.83 and 44.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.65, 114.83 and 44.11 is: 66.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.65 : 114.83 = 44.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.65/114.83 = 44.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.65x = 114.83 × 44.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.65x = 5,065.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,065.15/76.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.08

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