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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.67, 114.85 and 44.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.67, 114.85 and 44.07 is: 66.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.67 : 114.85 = 44.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.67/114.85 = 44.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.67x = 114.85 × 44.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.67x = 5,061.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,061.06/76.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.01

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