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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.66, 115.06 and 36.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.66, 115.06 and 36.06 is: 54.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.66 : 115.06 = 36.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.66/115.06 = 36.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.66x = 115.06 × 36.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.66x = 4,149.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149.06/76.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.12

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