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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.58, 114.88 and 30.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.58, 114.88 and 30.93 is: 46.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.58 : 114.88 = 30.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.58/114.88 = 30.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.58x = 114.88 × 30.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.58x = 3,553.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553.24/76.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.40

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