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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.96, 115.38 and 44.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.96, 115.38 and 44.90 is: 67.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.96 : 115.38 = 44.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.96/115.38 = 44.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.96x = 115.38 × 44.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.96x = 5,180.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,180.56/76.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.31

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