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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.97, 115.43 and 46.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.97, 115.43 and 46.13 is: 69.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.97 : 115.43 = 46.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.97/115.43 = 46.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.97x = 115.43 × 46.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.97x = 5,323.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,323.98/76.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.17

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