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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.72, 115.12 and 44.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.72, 115.12 and 44.64 is: 66.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.72 : 115.12 = 44.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.72/115.12 = 44.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.72x = 115.12 × 44.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.72x = 5,138.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,138.96/76.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.98

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