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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.97, 115.41 and 40.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.97, 115.41 and 40.46 is: 60.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.97 : 115.41 = 40.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.97/115.41 = 40.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.97x = 115.41 × 40.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.97x = 4,669.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669.06/76.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.66

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