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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.76, 115.13 and 46.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.76, 115.13 and 46.31 is: 69.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.76 : 115.13 = 46.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.76/115.13 = 46.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.76x = 115.13 × 46.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.76x = 5,332.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,332.07/76.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.47

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