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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.11, 106.44 and 48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.11, 106.44 and 48 is: 66.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.11 : 106.44 = 48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.11/106.44 = 48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.11x = 106.44 × 48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.11x = 5,109.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,109.12/77.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.26

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