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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.59, 114.87 and 30.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.59, 114.87 and 30.93 is: 46.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.59 : 114.87 = 30.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.59/114.87 = 30.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.59x = 114.87 × 30.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.59x = 3,552.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552.93/76.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.39

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