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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.10, 115.50 and 74.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.10, 115.50 and 74.40 is: 111.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.10 : 115.50 = 74.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.10/115.50 = 74.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.10x = 115.50 × 74.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.10x = 8,593.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,593.20/77.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.46

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