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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.97, 115.31 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.97, 115.31 and 46.44 is: 69.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.97 : 115.31 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.97/115.31 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.97x = 115.31 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.97x = 5,355.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,355.00/76.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.57

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