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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.76, 115.12 and 44.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.76, 115.12 and 44.62 is: 66.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.76 : 115.12 = 44.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.76/115.12 = 44.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.76x = 115.12 × 44.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.76x = 5,136.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,136.65/76.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.92

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