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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.73, 114.98 and 44.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.73, 114.98 and 44.19 is: 66.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.73 : 114.98 = 44.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.73/114.98 = 44.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.73x = 114.98 × 44.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.73x = 5,080.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,080.97/76.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.22

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