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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.76, 114.99 and 44.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.76, 114.99 and 44.63 is: 66.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.76 : 114.99 = 44.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.76/114.99 = 44.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.76x = 114.99 × 44.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.76x = 5,131.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,131.43/76.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.85

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