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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.23, 115.96 and 43.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.23, 115.96 and 43.06 is: 64.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.23 : 115.96 = 43.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.23/115.96 = 43.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.23x = 115.96 × 43.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.23x = 4,992.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,992.69/77.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.65

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