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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.20, 115.98 and 55.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.20, 115.98 and 55.69 is: 83.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.20 : 115.98 = 55.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.20/115.98 = 55.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.20x = 115.98 × 55.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.20x = 6,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,458.74/77.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.66

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