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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.91, 115.31 and 42.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.91, 115.31 and 42.69 is: 64.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.91 : 115.31 = 42.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.91/115.31 = 42.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.91x = 115.31 × 42.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.91x = 4,922.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,922.37/76.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.01

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