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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.93, 115.39 and 31.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.93, 115.39 and 31.26 is: 46.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.93 : 115.39 = 31.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.93/115.39 = 31.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.93x = 115.39 × 31.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.93x = 3,607.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607.01/76.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.89

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