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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.27, 115.83 and 70.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.27, 115.83 and 70.59 is: 105.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.27 : 115.83 = 70.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.27/115.83 = 70.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.27x = 115.83 × 70.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.27x = 8,176.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,176.22/77.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.81

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