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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77, 115.26 and 54.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77, 115.26 and 54.06 is: 80.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77 : 115.26 = 54.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77/115.26 = 54.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77x = 115.26 × 54.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77x = 6,230.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,230.96/77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.92

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