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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.08, 115.68 and 55.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.08, 115.68 and 55.72 is: 83.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.08 : 115.68 = 55.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.08/115.68 = 55.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.08x = 115.68 × 55.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.08x = 6,445.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,445.69/77.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.62

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