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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.67, 114.92 and 49.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.67, 114.92 and 49.67 is: 74.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.67 : 114.92 = 49.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.67/114.92 = 49.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.67x = 114.92 × 49.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.67x = 5,707.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,707.83/76.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.45

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