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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.31, 114.38 and 51.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.31, 114.38 and 51.87 is: 77.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.31 : 114.38 = 51.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.31/114.38 = 51.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.31x = 114.38 × 51.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.31x = 5,933.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,933.25/76.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.75

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