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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.16, 115.81 and 50.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.16, 115.81 and 50.14 is: 75.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.16 : 115.81 = 50.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.16/115.81 = 50.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.16x = 115.81 × 50.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.16x = 5,806.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,806.30/77.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.25

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