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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.14, 115.72 and 38.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.14, 115.72 and 38.62 is: 57.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.14 : 115.72 = 38.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.14/115.72 = 38.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.14x = 115.72 × 38.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.14x = 4,469.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469.11/77.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.94

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