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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.23, 115.66 and 53.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.23, 115.66 and 53.11 is: 79.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.23 : 115.66 = 53.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.23/115.66 = 53.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.23x = 115.66 × 53.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.23x = 6,142.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,142.70/77.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.54

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