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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.39, 114.58 and 30.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.39, 114.58 and 30.75 is: 46.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.39 : 114.58 = 30.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.39/114.58 = 30.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.39x = 114.58 × 30.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.39x = 3,522.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522.61/76.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.12

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