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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.19, 115.62 and 48.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.19, 115.62 and 48.31 is: 72.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.19 : 115.62 = 48.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.19/115.62 = 48.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.19x = 115.62 × 48.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.19x = 5,585.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,585.60/77.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.36

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