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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.77, 115.22 and 52.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.77, 115.22 and 52.34 is: 78.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.77 : 115.22 = 52.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.77/115.22 = 52.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.77x = 115.22 × 52.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.77x = 6,030.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,030.17/76.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.55

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