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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.26, 115.72 and 54.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.26, 115.72 and 54.29 is: 81.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.26 : 115.72 = 54.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.26/115.72 = 54.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.26x = 115.72 × 54.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.26x = 6,281.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,281.72/77.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.31

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