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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.24, 106.55 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.24, 106.55 and 45.74 is: 63.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.24 : 106.55 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.24/106.55 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.24x = 106.55 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.24x = 4,872.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,872.84/77.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.09

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