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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.93, 106.18 and 44.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.93, 106.18 and 44.18 is: 60.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.93 : 106.18 = 44.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.93/106.18 = 44.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.93x = 106.18 × 44.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.93x = 4,691.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691.03/76.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.98

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