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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.02, 106.29 and 45.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.02, 106.29 and 45.94 is: 63.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.02 : 106.29 = 45.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.02/106.29 = 45.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.02x = 106.29 × 45.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.02x = 4,882.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,882.96/77.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.40

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