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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.81, 115.26 and 60.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.81, 115.26 and 60.46 is: 90.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.81 : 115.26 = 60.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.81/115.26 = 60.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.81x = 115.26 × 60.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.81x = 6,968.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,968.62/76.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.73

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