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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.76, 131.63 and 30.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.76, 131.63 and 30.76 is: 46.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.76 : 131.63 = 30.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.76/131.63 = 30.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.76x = 131.63 × 30.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.76x = 4,048.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048.94/87.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.14

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