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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.94, 115.36 and 31.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.94, 115.36 and 31.31 is: 46.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.94 : 115.36 = 31.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.94/115.36 = 31.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.94x = 115.36 × 31.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.94x = 3,611.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611.27/76.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.94

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