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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.06, 115.10 and 54.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.06, 115.10 and 54.04 is: 80.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.06 : 115.10 = 54.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.06/115.10 = 54.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.06x = 115.10 × 54.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.06x = 6,220.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,220.00/77.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.72

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