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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.68, 114.93 and 31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.68, 114.93 and 31 is: 46.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.68 : 114.93 = 31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.68/114.93 = 31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.68x = 114.93 × 31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.68x = 3,562.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562.83/76.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.46

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