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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.54, 114.78 and 30.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.54, 114.78 and 30.86 is: 46.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.54 : 114.78 = 30.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.54/114.78 = 30.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.54x = 114.78 × 30.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.54x = 3,542.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542.11/76.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.28

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