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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.19, 106.41 and 52.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.19, 106.41 and 52.65 is: 72.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.19 : 106.41 = 52.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.19/106.41 = 52.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.19x = 106.41 × 52.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.19x = 5,602.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,602.68/77.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.59

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