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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.76, 115.03 and 44.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.76, 115.03 and 44.72 is: 67.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.76 : 115.03 = 44.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.76/115.03 = 44.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.76x = 115.03 × 44.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.76x = 5,143.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,143.45/76.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.01

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