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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.09, 115.58 and 45.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.09, 115.58 and 45.05 is: 67.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.09 : 115.58 = 45.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.09/115.58 = 45.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.09x = 115.58 × 45.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.09x = 5,206.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,206.41/77.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.54

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