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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.97, 115.48 and 44.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.97, 115.48 and 44.51 is: 66.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.97 : 115.48 = 44.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.97/115.48 = 44.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.97x = 115.48 × 44.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.97x = 5,140.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,140.01/76.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.78

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