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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.16, 115.77 and 45.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.16, 115.77 and 45.09 is: 67.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.16 : 115.77 = 45.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.16/115.77 = 45.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.16x = 115.77 × 45.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.16x = 5,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,220.50/77.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.66

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