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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.32, 408.49 and 77.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.32, 408.49 and 77.32 is: 115.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.32 : 408.49 = 77.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.32/408.49 = 77.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.32x = 408.49 × 77.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.32x = 31,585.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,585.20/272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.99

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