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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.75, 115.16 and 44.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.75, 115.16 and 44.29 is: 66.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.75 : 115.16 = 44.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.75/115.16 = 44.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.75x = 115.16 × 44.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.75x = 5,100.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,100.36/76.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.45

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