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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77, 115.56 and 44.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77, 115.56 and 44.96 is: 67.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77 : 115.56 = 44.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77/115.56 = 44.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77x = 115.56 × 44.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77x = 5,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,195.58/77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.48

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