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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.30, 115.97 and 36.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.30, 115.97 and 36.77 is: 55.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.30 : 115.97 = 36.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.30/115.97 = 36.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.30x = 115.97 × 36.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.30x = 4,263.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263.45/77.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.16

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