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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.22, 115.83 and 50.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.22, 115.83 and 50.22 is: 75.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.22 : 115.83 = 50.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.22/115.83 = 50.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.22x = 115.83 × 50.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.22x = 5,816.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,816.98/77.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.33

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