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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.97, 115.29 and 44.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.97, 115.29 and 44.39 is: 66.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.97 : 115.29 = 44.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.97/115.29 = 44.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.97x = 115.29 × 44.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.97x = 5,117.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,117.15/76.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.49

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