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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.94, 115.52 and 44.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.94, 115.52 and 44.50 is: 66.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.94 : 115.52 = 44.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.94/115.52 = 44.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.94x = 115.52 × 44.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.94x = 5,140.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,140.64/76.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.81

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