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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.83, 115.09 and 46.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.83, 115.09 and 46.30 is: 69.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.83 : 115.09 = 46.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.83/115.09 = 46.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.83x = 115.09 × 46.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.83x = 5,328.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,328.55/76.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.36

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