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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.65, 114.84 and 40.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.65, 114.84 and 40.13 is: 60.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.65 : 114.84 = 40.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.65/114.84 = 40.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.65x = 114.84 × 40.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.65x = 4,608.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,608.53/76.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.12

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